Synonyms

computer game

British

noun

any of various games, recorded on cassette or disc for use in a home computer, that are played by manipulating a mouse, joystick, or the keys on the keyboard of a computer in response to the graphics on the screen

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He designed a keyboard shortcut to instantly display a spreadsheet if the boss walked by your cubicle while you were playing a computer game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

But Epic has been slow to optimize the computer game for mobile play.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026

I asked Orchids to help me build the code for a computer game based on the BBC News website.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

Named after a computer game, Papic reckons global powers will begin hoarding physical commodities as they try to build out infrastructure, create new energy sources and new transportation networks.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 13, 2026

She wants to touch the glowing lights and shiny buttons, but Mrs. Shannon steps in and distracts her with a new computer game she’s loaded on the classroom machine.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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