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
"My initial reaction was one of confusion and shock," Ben, a UK-based 24-year-old gamer who covers GTA news on social media, told me following the announcement.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
A venue in Rotterdam turned itself over to fantasy dress-up and gamer fanaticism on the weekend, with thousands attending TwitchCon Europe.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
I’m a pro at trolling gamer boys online.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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