gaming

gam-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity of playing video games or computer games.

  2. 2.

    Relating to video games or the playing of them.

  3. 3.

    (formal) Gambling; playing games of chance for money.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gaming console — a device for playing video games
  • •
    gaming industry — the business of video game development and gambling
  • •
    online gaming — playing games over the internet

Related words

See also: gambling, game, video game
Synonyms: playing games, video gaming

Etymology

From game + -ing. Game from Old English gamen (joy, fun, amusement).