gamester

game·ster

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [geym-ster]
- /ˈgeɪm stər/
- /ˈɡeɪm.stə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geym-ster]
- /ˈgeɪm stər/

Definitions of gamester word

noun gamester a gambler. 1
noun gamester (gaming) A person who plays games. 1
noun gamester a person who habitually plays games for money; gambler 0
noun gamester a gambler 0
noun gamester (gaming, nonstandard) A gamer. 0
noun gamester (gambling) A gambler. 0

See all 6 definitions of gamester

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Origin of gamester

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; game1 + -ster

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Parts of speech for Gamester

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Gamester

gamester popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for gamester

noun gamester

backer — A backer is someone who helps or supports a project, organization, or person, often by giving or lending money.
gambler — to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes.
player — Gary, born 1935, South African golfer.
speculator — a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation.
bookie — A bookie is the same as a bookmaker.

All 13 Synonyms of gamester