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gamer

American  
[gey-mer] / ˈgeɪ mər /

noun

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

gamer British  
/ ˈɡeɪmə /

noun

  1. 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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“Part of being a gamer and being a great competitor in big moments is the preparation,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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

When I first started playing “Dungeons & Dragons” as a tween, my friends christened me with a new good-natured nickname: gamer geek.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

With that and the day being kind of drizzly, nobody is out there except two gamer kids sitting on their raincoats stealthily playing Switch with their backs against the wall where teachers can’t see them.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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