video game
Americannoun
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video games
plural
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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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of video game
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Then I’d lay on the couch and figure out if I’m going to watch something on TV or play a video game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Over 17 years and thousands of poor reviews, Anderson’s adaptations of the beloved Capcom survival-horror video game series became somewhat famous for pissing off critics and diehard game fans alike.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Concerts scheduled for Monday at the Rock in Japan music festival have been cancelled, while the Tokyo Game Show, a video game convention, has also cancelled Monday's programme.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
One of the hottest horror directors on the planet adapting the world's most popular scary video game series?
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“This is why that Squirrel Squad video game never worked in the motel game room.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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