gamester

noun

game·​ster ˈgām-stər How to pronounce gamester (audio)
: one who plays games
especially : gambler

Examples of gamester in a Sentence

a casino with enough roulette wheels, blackjack tables, and slot machines to satisfy even the most die-hard gamester

Word History

Etymology

game entry 1 + -ster

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gamester was in 1549

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Cite this Entry

“Gamester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamester. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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