video gaming
Americannoun
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the playing of video or computer games.
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gambling on video slot machines.
Etymology
Origin of video gaming
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The competitive video gaming event, which brings together players representing different countries and global territories, was set to take place in Riyadh this November.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Los Angeles video gaming company Riot Games abandoned its return-to-office requirements in January, and surprisingly, more of its employees have been showing up at work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the video gaming juggernaut "Call of Duty," has died in a car crash, US media reported on Monday.
From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025
Musk in particular has a long, documented obsession with pretending to be smarter and more accomplished than he actually is, even in areas as inconsequential as video gaming.
From Salon ● Feb. 11, 2025
Shirmohammadi's team conducted a qualitative study among 23 employed MMO gamers who had an average of 20 years of video gaming experience and had played MMO games for at least 10 years.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2024
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