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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They chitter like birds, or like an ’80s video game laser gun.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The song was also featured in the iconic video game series Grand Theft Auto in its San Andreas release in 2004.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
"Mortal Kombat II," a Warner Bros sequel based on the popular martial arts fantasy video game, dropped to fourth place at $13.4 million.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Guests: Cecilia D’Anastasio, video game reporter for Bloomberg.
From Slate • May 17, 2026
“You should be practicing for the video game tournament tomorrow. Otherwise you’ll never make it past the first round.”
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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