Gamer: meaning, definitions and examples

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gamer

 

[ หˆษกeษชmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video games

A person who plays video games, typically as a hobby or profession. Gamers can enjoy a wide variety of video game genres, from action and adventure to simulation and sports.

Synonyms

player, videogamer

Examples of usage

  • She is a dedicated gamer who spends hours playing online multiplayer games.
  • Many gamers participate in competitive gaming tournaments to showcase their skills.
Context #2 | Noun

board games

A person who plays board games, such as chess, Monopoly, or Settlers of Catan. Gamers who enjoy board games often appreciate strategic thinking and social interaction.

Synonyms

board gamer, tabletop gamer

Examples of usage

  • He is a board gamer who hosts game nights with friends regularly.
  • Board gamers often collect various board games to expand their collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "gamer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jogador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‡เคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spieler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gracz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใƒผใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyuncu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์ด๋จธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyunรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugador

Word origin

The term 'gamer' originated in the 1980s with the rise of video game culture. Initially used to describe individuals who were avid players of arcade games, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of gaming activities, including console, PC, and mobile gaming. Today, gamers form a diverse community that spans different ages, genders, and backgrounds, united by their passion for interactive entertainment.

See also: gamers, gamey, gaming.