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gaming

 

[ หˆษกeษชmษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online

The act or practice of playing games for entertainment.

Synonyms

betting, gambling, playing games

Examples of usage

  • Online gaming has become increasingly popular in recent years.
  • Many people enjoy gaming as a way to relax and unwind after a long day.
Context #2 | Noun

video

The activity of playing electronic games, especially video games.

Synonyms

electronic gaming, playing video games, video gaming

Examples of usage

  • She spends hours each day gaming on her computer.
  • Video gaming has become a major industry worldwide.
Context #3 | Noun

console

The act of playing video games on a gaming console.

Synonyms

console gaming, playing on console

Examples of usage

  • Console gaming has its own dedicated fan base.
  • Some people prefer console gaming over PC gaming.

Translations

Translations of the word "gaming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jogos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‡เคฎเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spielen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permainan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะนะผั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juegos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ุนุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hranรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hranรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juegos

Etymology

The word 'gaming' originated from the Middle English word 'game', which has roots in the Old English word 'gamen'. The concept of gaming for entertainment has been around for centuries, with various forms of games evolving over time. In the modern era, gaming has become a popular form of entertainment, with the rise of video games and online gaming platforms.

See also: gamer, gamers, gamey.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,065, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.