noun · informal
gaming
/ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/GAM·ing
the activity of playing electronic games, especially on a console or computer
Examples
“Online gaming has grown a lot among teenagers.”
“He spends a few hours gaming after school.”
“Competitive gaming requires quick reflexes and teamwork.”
Band 8 sentence
“While gaming can be a relaxing pastime, excessive screen time may harm sleep and concentration if not managed.”
Collocations
- online gaming
- console gaming
- gaming community
Word family
Common mistakes
I like to play gaming in the evenings.→I like gaming in the evenings. / I like to play games in the evenings.
He is a big game fan.→He is a big gamer. / He is a big fan of games.
Say it for a higher band
5play games→6video games→7+gaming
Synonyms
playing games
Easily confused
play games
“He spends his free time playing games with friends online.”
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