Word
games
US/ˈɡeɪmz/
UK/ɡˈeɪmz/
Definitions
01plural of game
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
n. more than one activity played for fun or according to rules.
n. the plural form of game; refers to multiple instances of competitive or recreational play.
“The children played several different board games during the rainy afternoon.”
“The school curriculum includes various team games designed to foster cooperation and physical fitness among the students.”
Synonyms
02large sports event
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Sports
n. a large, organized international sports competition.
n. a major international multi-sport event, most notably the Olympic Games.
“Athletes from all over the world travel to compete in the summer games.”
“Hosting the games requires significant investment in infrastructure, often transforming the host city's landscape for decades to come.”
Usage
Often capitalized when referring to a specific event like the Olympic Games.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “games” in context.
Idioms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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