gamer

noun

gam·​er ˈgā-mər 

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

Examples of gamer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From gamers to musicians and educators, creators will be honored across categories including Power League, Power League Rising Track, Crossover League, Fandom League, Talent League Gaming Track, Talent League Dancing Track and Talent League Music Track. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026

Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games, as the Church Arcade in Duquesne is about to open its doors. —Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

It’s estimated that only 1 percent of problem gamers secure free treatment through the state. —Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

It could also be used in things like gaming to provide tactile realism for gamers. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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