Game Definition
game
adjective
- disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
- willing to face danger
noun
- a contest with rules to determine a winner; "you need four people to play this game"
- a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours"
- an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games"
- animal hunted for food or sport
- (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
- (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win; "the game is 6 all"; "he is serving for the game"
- the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
- a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
- the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game; "the child received several games for his birthday"
- your occupation or line of work; "he's in the plumbing game"; "she's in show biz"
- frivolous or trifling behavior; "for actors, memorizing lines is no game"; "for him, life is all fun and games"
verb
- place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
"Game" in song lyrics
See how game is used in real songs:
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"In the game"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"Dope like Mike Jordan, come through this game"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — We in the Realm -
"She said I played with her heart like it was a game"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
Words that rhyme with game
Usage tips for "game"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "game" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for game to find words that pair well.