gamer
/ˈɡeɪ̯mə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: gamers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who plays any kind of game.
Noun
Examples
[…] any dice-player, carder, tennis player, or other unlawful gamer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who plays any kind of game. — A person whose hobby is video games.
Noun
Examples
That the Parliament congratulates the online gamer, Harry Brewis, who is known by the handle HBomberGuy, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gamer” mean?
A person who plays any kind of game.
Is “gamer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.