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

That might be the best option for gamers who want to test out a quick Halo session on their phone, rather than maintaining regular streaming access to their Xbox libraries. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

As a gamer, one of my favorite features here is the one-millisecond response time. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026

And there’s the beloved Xbox 360 console of the mid-2000s, which at its peak rivaled Sony’s PlayStation in sales, and on which a generation of young gamers—including this writer—cut their teeth. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

McGinnis said the new gamer experience is an example of the company's strategic goals coming together. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Oct. 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