gaming
Americannoun
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the playing of games developed to teach something or to help solve a problem, as in a military or business situation.
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Digital Technology. the playing of computer or video games.
noun
Etymology
Origin of gaming
Example Sentences
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James adapted his sleep schedule as gaming shifts were established across multiple time zones.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The studio will roll together Skydance’s existing gaming outfits, Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Within the broader consumer discretionary sector, footwear stocks have been one of the weaker-performing groups, outperforming only recreational products, gaming, and tire-related names.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
GameStop has struggled amid the rise of online gaming.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Augustus and Isaac were sitting on the floor in gaming chairs shaped like lazy Ls, staring up at a gargantuan television.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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