gamer

[gey-mer] / ˈgeɪ mər /

NOUN

video game player

Synonyms

STRONGEST

competitor opponent participant

WEAK

team player

Example Sentences

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The gender split also defies the stereotypical image of the young male gamer.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

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

"There goes my hopes of ever getting an OLED," posted one disappointed gamer.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“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

LlamaNoDrama11 was her gamer name, and it seemed like complaining about having a bad day at school might break that rule.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows