gamer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gamer
Example Sentences
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And, if you’re a gamer but not a horror connoisseur, Nadira Goffe helpfully breaks down whether Resident Evil will be too scary for you, using Slate’s highly scientific Scaredy Scale.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
South Korea's formidable team will be spearheaded by superstar gamer Lee Sang-hyeok.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Mike Demopoulos, a 40-year-old gamer in Minnesota who works in web hosting and has a Pac-Man tattoo, subscribed to SuperPower soon after reading about the clean-energy initiative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
An avid online gamer, he also makes time for his family and his hobbies.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
I’m a pro at trolling gamer boys online.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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