1
: a player who is game
especially
: an athlete who relishes competition
2
: a person who plays games
especially
: a person who regularly plays computer or video games
Examples of gamer in a Sentence
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That’s something Ikea wants to change with its new line of furniture for gamers.
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Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, China's millions of gamers will regain access to Blizzard games this summer, allowing esports for games like Starcraft II and Overwatch 2 to resume in the country as well.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
With its sleek design, ease of use, and advanced features, the charging dock has quickly become a must-have accessory for gamers.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
Temporal resolution is a trait that basically functions like a frame rate counter but for your brain
Ever wondered how pro gamers get so, well, pro?
—Levi Winslow / Kotaku, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Along the way, gamers can play as Princess Peach, who transforms into a variety of personas with different abilities like Sword-fighter Peach, Patissiere Peach, Cowgirl Peach, Figure Skater Peach and Ninja Peach.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
And he's branched out from acting — besides releasing hip-hop mixtapes and being heavily into gamer culture, Thomas has his own lifestyle/fashion brand called Slick Living.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Vossen highlighted the importance of a wide-screen monitor for gamers looking to get the most out of their screen.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
According to a report by BCG, the Middle East continues to be a growing—and leading—market for gamers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Now, China's millions of gamers will regain access to Blizzard games this summer, allowing esports for games like Starcraft II and Overwatch 2 to resume in the country as well.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
With its sleek design, ease of use, and advanced features, the charging dock has quickly become a must-have accessory for gamers.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
Temporal resolution is a trait that basically functions like a frame rate counter but for your brain
Ever wondered how pro gamers get so, well, pro?
—Levi Winslow / Kotaku, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Along the way, gamers can play as Princess Peach, who transforms into a variety of personas with different abilities like Sword-fighter Peach, Patissiere Peach, Cowgirl Peach, Figure Skater Peach and Ninja Peach.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
And he's branched out from acting — besides releasing hip-hop mixtapes and being heavily into gamer culture, Thomas has his own lifestyle/fashion brand called Slick Living.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Vossen highlighted the importance of a wide-screen monitor for gamers looking to get the most out of their screen.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024
According to a report by BCG, the Middle East continues to be a growing—and leading—market for gamers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Gamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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gamer
noun
gam·er
ˈgā-mər 
1
: a person who plays games and especially video games
2
: a person who is game
especially
: an athlete who enjoys competition
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