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
How did gamer culture help broaden that audience?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
With that and the day being kind of drizzly, nobody is out there except two gamer kids sitting on their raincoats stealthily playing Switch with their backs against the wall where teachers can’t see them.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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