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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But like any strong gamer, Savannah was ready to turn that last disadvantage into an advantage.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
MyTeam is a game mode where gamers collect cards to create fantasy teams and lineups.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For video gamers, think something like Assassins Creed.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Other social media While other social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram are not designated as apps for gamers, almost any social media app can be used for connecting with the gaming community.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
MyTeam is a game mode where gamers collect cards to create fantasy teams and lineups.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For video gamers, think something like Assassins Creed.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Other social media While other social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram are not designated as apps for gamers, almost any social media app can be used for connecting with the gaming community.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Gamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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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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