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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A new James Bond is about to make his debut - not on the big screen, but in a video game.
From BBC • May 24, 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
Also a writer of manga and video game scripts, this was Yang's first book translated into English, by Taiwanese-American King.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Marc Merrill, co-founder, co-chairman and chief product officer of L.A.-based video game developer and e-sports company Riot Games, gave the maximum to Mahan, as did his wife, Ashley, founder of the sleepwear brand Lunya.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
For the rest of the night, me, Markka and Darius played the one video game that came free with the console.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
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