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
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As a result, one-handed gamers and other players with disabilities can use the controller in a way that’s most comfortable for them.
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Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 15 May 2024
The upcoming slate features docs about topics including gamer brand FaZe Clan, former track and field superstar Butch Reynolds, and comedy and sports YouTube creator company Dude Perfect.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 May 2024
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Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 15 May 2024
The upcoming slate features docs about topics including gamer brand FaZe Clan, former track and field superstar Butch Reynolds, and comedy and sports YouTube creator company Dude Perfect.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 May 2024
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“Gamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamer. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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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
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