video game

American  

[vid-ee-oh-gaym] / ˈvɪd i oʊˌgeɪm /

Or videogame

noun

Digital Technology.

• video games
  plural

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.

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video game British  

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• video games
  plural

Etymology

Origin of video game

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

video game

They have become a hallmark of modern devices, with smartphones, watches and video game controllers among those containing small motors that move in response to specific electronic signals.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The idea for the group came from playing the video game “Rock Band,” which led the sisters to performing at local “Battle of the Bands” competitions and posting cover songs to YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Over 17 years and thousands of poor reviews, Anderson’s adaptations of the beloved Capcom survival-horror video game series became somewhat famous for pissing off critics and diehard game fans alike.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

The film-maker was widely praised for his original, imaginative work on horror hits Weapons and Barbarian and is a long-time fan of the video game series.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The video game characters blur together, tripping me up just long enough for Autumn to go in for the kill.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Related Words

• computer game