game changer

noun

variants or game-changer
ˈgām-ˌchān-jər How to pronounce game changer (audio)
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
game-changing
ˈgām-ˌchān-jiŋ How to pronounce game changer (audio)
adjective
a game-changing discovery

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So that’s been a huge game changer. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 These are going to be summer vacation game changers, trust me. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Adding this recipe's not-so-secret ingredient, Bisquick, is a game changer for classic sausage balls. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 To prevent greasy-looking roots after a day of sightseeing in the sweltering sun, a mini dry shampoo can be a game changer. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for game changer

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game changer was in 1993

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game changer

noun
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
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