gaming

[gey-ming]

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

/ ˈɡeɪmɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. gambling on games of chance

   2. ( as modifier )

      gaming house

      gaming losses

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaming¹

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

Example Sentences

The videos include make-up tutorials, gaming sessions and family holidays.

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Dawson Roberts, a content creator who focuses on TV, film and gaming as DawsOnScreen, was invited to the premiere of the new season.

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Set in the lurid environment of gaming mecca Macau, the movie is notable for assembling good elements, including ‘Conclave’ director Edward Berger, and squandering them.

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Aged in their late teens or early 20s and largely from Western backgrounds, they recruit pre-teen or teenage girls through gaming platforms such as Roblox or messaging apps such as Discord and Telegram.

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The major gaming companies have rolled out new ways to keep bettors betting.

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Related Words

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