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 house

      gaming losses

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaming¹

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

Example Sentences

Halo, a sci-fi shooter fronted by the armour-clad Master Chief, is heading to PlayStation 5 next year, something that would have been unthinkable for gaming fans when the title first launched in 2001.

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He said Earl "led a rather nihilistic existence which involved taking drugs" and "saw the world through the desperate, pathetic and delusional prism of online gaming".

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Several state gaming commissions have argued that Kalshi is flouting state laws and exploiting a loophole in financial regulations to offer sports betting nationwide.

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Without limits, excessive gaming can pose risks to mental and emotional health.

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A major Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted numerous websites and platforms, including social media and gaming services.

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Related Words

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