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 a pure gaming standpoint, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is, no doubt, a better performer and a better value for gamers than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070. —PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025

Every idea has a different way that it can best be explored and best be brought to audiences or gamers for an experience. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025

With the ability to explore a wide variety of genres and styles without having to buy each game individually, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a cost-effective way for gamers to stay ahead of the curve and enjoy the latest and greatest in gaming. —Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

For 30 years, board gamers have come to island of Catan to build a new life. —Rob Wieland, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

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