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

They became a fixture in gamer culture for score work and influenced acts like Sleep Token and Bad Omens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

For James, who is the voice of Paddington and remote puppeteer, he said "being a massive gamer" helped him learn how to operate Paddington's facial expressions perfectly.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

That’s when the gamer kid closer to me—I think his name is Jackson?— speaks up.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell