gaming

[gey-ming] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ /

NOUN

gambling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action

STRONG

speculation staking

WEAK

laying odds

NOUN

play

Synonyms

STRONGEST

game match sport

STRONG

caper dalliance delight disport diversion foolery frisk frolic fun gambol happiness humor jest joking lark pastime pleasure prank recreation relaxation romp sportiveness teasing

Antonyms

STRONG

gloom labor melancholy misery profession sadness seriousness sorrow task unhappiness work

NOUN

raffle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

betting game of chance sweepstake

STRONG

bet disposition draw drawing flier gambling lots numbers pool speculation stake sweep tossup wager wagering

WEAK

long odds numbers game random shot

Example Sentences

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The island has a thriving economy based largely on tourism, online gaming and financial services, and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the EU.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

However, while it remains a leader in gaming and esports, Twitch's share of the overall live streaming market is being steadily eroded by YouTube Live, TikTok Live and a direct competitor, Kick.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

"A global gaming franchise might be judged differently," she said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The strongest drivers of domestic sales growth were gaming consoles, computing, mobile phones and services, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

These users simply avoided entering any gaming or PvP zones where their defenseless first-level avatars could be attacked by NPCs or by other players.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

gaming

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