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

That’s something Ikea wants to change with its new line of furniture for gamers. —Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024

Now, China's millions of gamers will regain access to Blizzard games this summer, allowing esports for games like Starcraft II and Overwatch 2 to resume in the country as well. —Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024

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

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