1
: a player who is game
especially
: an athlete who relishes competition
2
: a person who plays games
especially
: a person who regularly plays computer or video games
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Earlier this month Springfield dropped into Epic Games’ Fortnite, bringing a little slice of The Simpsons to gamers around the world.
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Even gamers may use it to describe a player's performance.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Nov. 2025
Even gamers may use it to describe a player's performance.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
Built with gamers in mind, the TP-Link Archer GE800 is giving off major Darth Vader's palace vibes.
—PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
With symmetrical speeds and competitive starting prices, Fios is an excellent option for remote workers, gamers and multi-device homes.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Gamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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gamer
noun
gam·er
ˈgā-mər 
1
: a person who plays games and especially video games
2
: a person who is game
especially
: an athlete who enjoys competition
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