gamer
gamer Lexical Profile
gamer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who plays games, especially video games or tabletop role-playing games, regularly or enthusiastically.
"As an avid gamer, she spent the weekend testing the new graphics card on her custom-built computer."
North American An athlete who is exceptionally competitive, spirited, and performs well under pressure.
"The veteran shortstop is a true gamer who always seems to get a crucial hit in the ninth inning."
• adjective
More spirited, plucky, or willing to face a challenge or fight to the end (comparative of 'game').
"Despite nursing a sore ankle, you could not ask for a gamer competitor on the court."
• Rhymes for gamer
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the 15th century from 'game' plus the agentive suffix '-er', originally referring to a participant in traditional sports or gambling before shifting in the late 20th century to denote enthusiasts of tabletop role-playing and video games.