gamer

noun

gam·​er ˈgā-mər 

1

: a person who plays games

especially : a person who regularly plays computer or video games

2

: a player who is game

especially : an athlete who relishes competition

Examples of gamer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Far from being confined to their rooms, crouched over consoles, gamers are increasingly inspired to get out into the world. — Tom Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026

Many gamers need a rig that can take on the day shift too, of course. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026

Warhammer Survivors changes that, finally providing curious gamers with an easy entry point into the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026

With just over a week to go until release, gamers can get a head start by pre-downloading Grand Theft Auto VI. — Austin Carter, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1 going back to Middle English, from game, gamen game entry 1 + -er -er entry 2; in sense 2, from game entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for gamer

• framer
• kramer
• lamer
• tamer
• disclaimer

Kids Definition

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