video game
Americannoun
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any of various interactive games played using a specialized electronic gaming device or a computer or mobile device and a television or other display screen, along with a means to control graphic images.
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any of various games played using a microchip-controlled device, as an arcade machine or handheld toy.
noun
Etymology
Origin of video game
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Chinese tech firm Tencent reported a 21 percent jump in quarterly net profit Wednesday as the video game giant bets big on the booming artificial intelligence sector.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The rejection sets back video game retailer GameStop’s bold ecommerce ambitions to take on bigger rivals such as Amazon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Team-mate Sam Coffey described Shaw as "a player in a video game" because of the ease with which she dominates defenders and scores goals.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Nathan opened a video game app that he hadn’t played since he had last fully charged his phone.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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