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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Vagner loved the Santa Monica Pier, which he’d seen in a video game he’d played with his teenage son in Rio.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In other corporate news, French video game giant Ubisoft saw its shares plunge around 11 percent after it reported disappointing annual results and forecast further pain in the coming year.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Guests: Cecilia D’Anastasio, video game reporter for Bloomberg.
From Slate • May 17, 2026
The 27-year-old is tipped for a top three finish with Ferto, a hyperactive dance anthem that smashes together rave synths, video game sound effects and traditional Greek instruments like the lyra.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Then why you—” I stop talking when Sneaky reaches in his bag and pulls out a video game case.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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