virtual reality

[vur-choo-uhl ree-al-i-tee]

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a realistic and immersive computer simulation of a three-dimensional environment, created using interactive software and hardware, and experienced or controlled by movement of the body. VR

virtual reality

noun

1. VR. a computer-generated environment that, to the person experiencing it, closely resembles reality See also virtual

virtual reality

1. A computer simulation of a real or imaginary world or scenario, in which a user may interact with simulated objects or living things in real time. More sophisticated virtual reality systems place sensors on the user's body to sense movements that are then interpreted by the system as movements in the simulated world; binocular goggles are sometimes used to simulate the appearance of objects in three dimensions.

virtual reality

1. The creation of images and tactile sensations by means of a computer, producing the illusion of reality. Images are often projected onto special goggles to strengthen the illusion. (See cyberspace.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of virtual reality¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Zuckerberg is later seen giving the president a gift that appears to be a gold and bejeweled Meta virtual reality headset.

From Los Angeles Times

European captain Luke Donald dished out virtual reality headsets, which could be programmed with all manner of abuse, to his players.

From BBC

Even Donald is expecting a "bear pit" at Bethpage and the skipper has handed out virtual reality headsets to the players to replicate the abuse they are expecting.

From BBC

Donald is taking no chances and has given his players virtual reality headsets which Rory McIlroy explained can be programmed to replicate the "sights and sounds" the away team are expecting.

From BBC

Last week, two former Meta safety researchers testified before the US Senate that Meta covered up potential harms to children stemming from its virtual reality products.

From BBC