game

game · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An activity engaged in for diversion or amusement.

  2. 2.

    A competitive activity with rules and an objective.

  3. 3.

    A form of competitive activity or sport.

  4. 4.

    A single period of play in a match or contest.

  5. 5.

    Wild animals hunted for sport or food.

  6. 6.

    A strategy or scheme.

  7. 7.

    Willing to do something new or challenging (informal).

  8. 8.

    To play video games.

  9. 9.

    To manipulate rules to one's advantage.

Forms

plural: games

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    game over — The end of something.
  • •
    game plan — A strategy.
  • •
    fair game — A legitimate target.
  • •
    ahead of the game — In an advantageous position.
  • •
    give the game away — Reveal a secret.
  • •
    play the game — Follow the rules; cooperate.
  • •
    what's your game? — What are you up to?

Related words

See also: competition, match, play, sport
Synonyms: contest, match, play, sport

Etymology

From Old English gamen ("joy, fun, amusement"), from Proto-Germanic *gamaną.