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gaming

American  
[gey-ming] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ /

noun

  1. gambling.

  2. the playing of games developed to teach something or to help solve a problem, as in a military or business situation.

  3. Digital Technology. the playing of computer or video games.

gaming British  
/ ˈɡeɪmɪŋ /

noun

    1. gambling on games of chance

    2. ( as modifier )

      gaming house

      gaming losses
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gaming

First recorded in 1495–1505; game 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The termination notice comes nearly a year after Affinity Gaming ended 24/7 operations at Buffalo Bill’s Resort on July 6.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Local media reported the crash happened outside the Melbourne Showgrounds, which had been hosting the two-day Supanova Comic Con & Gaming event.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Gaming sales growth slowed, but gains were higher in artificial-intelligence glasses and 3-D printers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The company is more diversified globally: it also owns the Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power, and Betfair brands.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Then he said, in a worried voice, “It’s much more than just a Gaming Machine.”

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

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