games
Definition
Plural form of 'game': forms of play, sport, or competition, typically governed by rules and engaged in for amusement, skill-building, or victory.
Specific instances or collections of recreational activities, such as video games, board games, or athletic events like the Olympic Games.
Informal reference to deceptive maneuvers or mind games in social or strategic contexts.
Examples
The siblings turned every road trip into epic games of 'I Spy,' until they spotted something suspiciously spy-like in Dad's trunk.
He claimed video games sharpened his reflexes, yet he still trips over his own untied shoelaces.
At the family reunion, the elders dominated the card games while the kids rage-quit over Fortnite.
Politicians play games with promises, but voters are leveling up their skepticism this election season.