video game
Americannoun
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video games
plural
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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
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of video game
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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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
Legendary Japanese video game creator Hideo Kojima said Thursday he had partnered with Microsoft's Xbox for his next project after its development for the PlayStation console was cancelled by Sony.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The original meme stock is not the retail video game chain that was famously portrayed in the movie “Dumb Money.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
She lied to FBI agents when asked about the state’s lawsuit against video game company Activision Blizzard Inc., details contained in the November indictment against Williamson and other public records show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“I’m shutting down the video game tournament until whoever took that money returns it. And if the cash isn’t back within one hour, the contest is off for good!”
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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