Cyberathlete

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who competes professionally in video game tournaments. dated

    "Amy Ketchum is a “cyberhost” at XS New York, which is something of an arcade of the future in Times Square. Her job is […] to provide a running commentary as the “cyberathletes” show their skills at Road Rash and other games."

Example

More examples

"Amy Ketchum is a “cyberhost” at XS New York, which is something of an arcade of the future in Times Square. Her job is […] to provide a running commentary as the “cyberathletes” show their skills at Road Rash and other games."

Etymology

From cyber- + athlete.

Related phrases

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