video game

Or vid·e·o·game

[vid-ee-oh-geym]

noun

Digital Technology.

1. 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.

2. any of various games played using a microchip-controlled device, as an arcade machine or handheld toy.

video game

noun

1. any of various games that can be played by using an electronic control to move points of light or graphical symbols on the screen of a visual display unit

Word History and Origins

Origin of video game¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

One unfired round had the words "Hey fascist! Catch!" along with an up, right and three down arrows – mostly likely a reference to a video game, Helldivers 2, indicating one of the game's special moves.

From BBC

"Some told us how they started comparing their body image to people online, how video games and social media distracted from their learning," she said.

From BBC

They are joined in the category by video game adaptation The Last of Us, medical series The Pitt, espionage drama Slow Horses and political thriller The Diplomat.

From BBC

For video game fans, it can certainly feel like it, as the gap between big releases gets longer.

From BBC

Additional, unfired bullets had phrases from video games and internet memes written on them.

From Salon

Related Words

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