gaming
Americannoun
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the playing of games developed to teach something or to help solve a problem, as in a military or business situation.
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Digital Technology. the playing of computer or video games.
noun
Etymology
Origin of gaming
Example Sentences
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A luxe gaming set that dad can whip out to impress his poker buddies, before they clean him out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
That misses the difference between using generative AI to play on your computer and building a mobile gaming business.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
However, some VPNs, such as ExpressVPN, minimize speed loss to less than 10 percent, making them excellent choices for streaming and gaming.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
As for the future, Clemetson said Terrible’s was in the process of reacquiring a gaming license for Primm, which he hoped would happen in the next three weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
He'd won tournaments and competitions and had been trying to get Ms. Wockley to convince Mr. Jarrett to start a gaming league at the school.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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