arcade game
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of arcade game
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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We walked past a basketball Pop-a-Shot and a Chili’s-branded BurgerTime arcade game in an employee hangout zone overlooking the neighborhood’s artificial lake.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
Though explained as the Boy appropriating his favorite arcade game hero’s voice, the running commentary plays like an open mic-night reject hijacking a B movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024
A Pop-A-Shot basketball arcade game stands in the corner of the deck, taking in sweeping views of the city below.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023
TAMPA, Florida — In military circles, it’s described as a real-life version of the arcade game “Whac-a-Mole,” played for the highest of stakes.
From Washington Times • May 20, 2023
White Water Rapids also has an arcade with Street Fighter II, which is the greatest arcade game of all time.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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