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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Terrible’s takes over for Affinity Gaming, owned by private equity company Z Capital Partners, in the full-circle world of southern Nevada gaming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
There are 17 stations with Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and custom-built gaming PCs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The gaming industry is facing growing scrutiny as platforms expand into social media-like features, with ESA member Roblox especially under pressure over child safety issues with regulators and in courts.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
James adapted his sleep schedule as gaming shifts were established across multiple time zones.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Halliday created Anorak’s Quest for fun, to share with the guys in his D&D gaming group.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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