gamer
adj. countableadj. a person who plays video games often or as a hobby.
adj. an individual who regularly plays video games, especially as a primary leisure activity or professionally.
The new headset is designed specifically for a serious gamer.
Many professional gamers spend several hours each day practicing their skills to compete in international tournaments.
The rise of streaming platforms has allowed the average gamer to build a global audience while sharing their live gameplay and commentary.
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *gamaną Proto-West Germanic *gaman Old English gamen Middle English game Latin -ariusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere Middle English gamer English gamer From Middle English gamer, attested since before 1450 as a common noun and possibly since 1248 in the name of one Johannes le Gamer. Equivalent to game (noun) + -er (occupational suffix).
From game (adjective) + -er (comparative suffix).