Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Games.
How to pronounce games:
US
Games - as a noun
A contest with rules to determine a winner
Example: "You need four people to play this game"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A single play of a sport or other contest
Example: "The game lasted two hours"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
competition17contest9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An amusement or pastime
Example: "They played word games"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diversion13recreation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Animal hunted for food or sport
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal8animate beingbeast7brute7creature10fauna8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
Example: "The game is 6 all"
The flesh of wild animals that is used for food
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
meat6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
Example: "They concocted a plot to discredit the governor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plot6secret planHypernyms (Closely Related)
scheme13strategy12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The game equipment needed in order to play a particular game
Example: "The child received several games for his birthday"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
game equipmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Frivolous or trifling behavior
Example: "For actors, memorizing lines is no game"
Games - as an adjective satellite
Disabled in the feet or legs
Example: "A crippled soldier"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crippled15gimpy13halt7halting11lame6Willing to face danger
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gamey11gamy10gritty10mettlesome14spirited11spunky15Example Sentences
"I love playing video games."
"We play board games every Sunday."
"The children are excited to go to the amusement park and play the games."
"The school organized a field day with various games and activities."
"We had a great time playing party games at the birthday celebration."
Word Game Points
Is GAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, games is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GAMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is GAMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, games is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGAMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is GAMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, games is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGAMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.