gamer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gamer
Example Sentences
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GameStop said Thursday that one gamer in Columbus, Ohio, visited one of its locations to trade in some of his old physical games for store credit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
An avid online gamer, he also makes time for his family and his hobbies.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The gender split also defies the stereotypical image of the young male gamer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
Now, those who crossed paths with him are struggling to square the accusations against him with the man they knew as an unassuming student, gamer and teacher.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
LlamaNoDrama11 was her gamer name, and it seemed like complaining about having a bad day at school might break that rule.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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