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

Inpatient has also put out games geared more towards a fiction fan than a traditional gamer. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Hauling crap throughout Tamriel has been the bane of many a gamer’s existence. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Labor Day Gaming Laptop Deals For gamers and power users seeking solid performance under $1,000, the MSI Cyborg 15 punches well above its weight. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

For the most part, a decade of persistent negative gamer feedback hasn’t slowed the steady expansion of in-game purchases. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 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