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 losses

      gaming house

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaming¹

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

Example Sentences

Today, the Georgia Tech grad says her passion for design and analytics stems from those days spent in both the gaming industry and focused on productivity apps.

From TechCrunch

For gaming setups, creative studios, and even traditional offices, a dual-monitor setup is a great way to boost efficiency, and if you’ve got the space, this is the arm for the job.

From Popular-Science

I’ve done a lot of research on lotteries and other types of gaming.

From Freakonomics

Given that most of us working on this have a background in computing rather than e-sports or gaming, we put a lot of thought into the computing structure and developed new features for the Minecraft server.

From MIT Technology Review

This got me looking into what gaming options are available, and there are A LOT.

From Ozy

Both parties are now equal opportunity offenders when it comes to gaming the system.

From The Daily Beast

Desert Golfing is the gaming equivalent of putting TV on in the background.

From The Daily Beast

Women like (gaming blogger Anita Sarkeesian) were threatened, doxxed, and driven from their homes.

From The Daily Beast

The lure and addiction of gaming—which went back to pinball, of course—became a sensation with Asteroids.

From The Daily Beast

Magic and gaming involve in-depth worlds that feature both male and female characters.

From The Daily Beast

It was at this parliament that the famous acts against horse racing and deceitful gaming were passed.

From Project Gutenberg

Aristide caught him by the collar as he stood on the covered terrace, a foot or two from the threshold of the gaming-room.

From Project Gutenberg

Excellent company; a frequenter of the home of Mme. de la Baudraye, where he satisfied his penchant for gaming.

From Project Gutenberg

He also gave me fortune; for out of that money I have made myself rich at the gaming-table.

From Project Gutenberg

The club in the Rue Royale, which was famous for its gambling parties, rarely saw one so desperate as the gaming of that night.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• betting
• game of chance
• sweepstake