gaming — the activity or practice of playing computer games or video games
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity or practice of playing computer games or video games
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I'm studying, but I'm actually gaming with my headphones on.
- The gaming community is discussing the new update that made everyone's character bald.
- Gaming has become a legitimate career path for many young people.
gaming
NOUN[/ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/]
the activity or practice of playing computer games or video games
Playing video games intensely
After gaming comes claiming and blaming!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gaming derives from Old English 'gamen', meaning joy or amusement, which evolved into the modern English 'game'. The suffix '-ing' was added to create a gerund form denoting the action or activity of playing games.
Breakdown
game (a form of play or amusement, from Old English gamen) + -ing (suffix forming gerunds and present participles, indicating an action or process).
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks I'm studying, but I'm actually gaming with my headphones on.”
“The gaming community is discussing the new update that made everyone's character bald.”
“Gaming has become a legitimate career path for many young people.”
“She explained to her parents that 'professional gaming' is actually a real job.”
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