game changer

noun

variants or game-changer
ˈgām-ˌchān-jər How to pronounce game changer (audio)
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
game-changing
ˈgām-ˌchān-jiŋ How to pronounce game changer (audio)
adjective
a game-changing discovery

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The accessibility features on smartphones (and other devices) can be game changers. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 July 2026 For raising awareness, of course, but it's also been a game changer to put those values to work in our mission to cure Parkinson's disease. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 For the millions of Americans who fit into these groups, it has already been hailed as a game changer. — Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 22 July 2026 Getting those records digitized is a game changer, according to D’Avignon. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for game changer

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game changer was in 1993

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game changer

noun
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
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