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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“Sons of Anarchy” alum Ryan Hurst had initially landed the role of one of the most famous dads in video game history, but in June he suffered an injury on-set while performing a stunt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The ex-WWE star will play Kratos in the adaptation of the PlayStation video game series, after Ryan Hurst was forced to quit the part due to injury.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The commander of one battalion is offering troops who sign up for more years of service four days off for the November 19 launch of the highly anticipated video game.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
He’s realistic about his extensive recovery though—“I got a while before I fire anything that’s not on a video game lol,” he texted me once.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
And to the right of them is a group of people playing a video game in the living room.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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