game — an activity that people do for fun, with rules
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an activity that people do for fun, with rules
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡeɪm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly game for trying new technology.
- The chess game lasted for four hours straight.
- Don't play games with me - just tell the truth!
game
NOUN[/ɡeɪm/]
an activity that people do for fun, with rules
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English gamen, meaning 'joy' or 'amusement'. It has Germanic roots and originally referred to an activity that brought pleasure to participants who gathered together to enjoy it.
Breakdown
gamen (Old English: joy, fun, amusement) → game. The word's Germanic ancestry suggests a connection to concepts of togetherness and shared enjoyment rather than competition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly game for trying new technology.”
“The chess game lasted for four hours straight.”
“Don't play games with me - just tell the truth!”
“Dating apps have turned romance into a numbers game.”
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