gamer

American

[gey-mer] / ˈgeɪ mər /

noun

a person who plays games, especially computer or video games.

gamer British

/ ˈɡeɪmə /

noun

a person who plays computer games or participates in a role-playing game

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Etymology

Origin of gamer

First recorded in 1610–20; game ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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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

They became a fixture in gamer culture for score work and influenced acts like Sleep Token and Bad Omens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Throughout the video, McCullagh tells the camera he is a "very angry gamer".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

A lifelong gamer, Spencer joined Microsoft in 1988 as an intern while in college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Aside from yours truly, Aech was the best all-around gamer I’d ever encountered.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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gamer

noun

noun

Etymology

Origin of gamer

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