gamer

noun

gam·​er ˈgā-mər How to pronounce gamer (audio)
1
: a person who plays games
especially : a person who regularly plays computer or video games
2
: a player who is game
especially : an athlete who relishes competition

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The licensing arrangement allows quotes and sound effects from the Lucasfilm property to be shared by gamers and creators on platforms like Twitch. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 And Dan Greenawalt, who often talked about a desire to turn gamers into car enthusiasts and vice versa, had the vision. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026 The Backstreet Boys are scouting talent for their inaugural roster, with a particular interest in recruiting women gamers. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 The game has built an international following beyond just gamers. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gamer

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1 going back to Middle English, from game, gamen game entry 1 + -er -er entry 2; in sense 2, from game entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of gamer was in 1977

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gamer

noun
gam·​er ˈgā-mər How to pronounce gamer (audio)
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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