video game

noun

: an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen

Examples of video game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Using Friend Schiffmann said he’s spoken with users who have developed deep, emotional relationships with their Friend devices, including one who was convinced to pick up an old hobby of developing video games after being bullied for it as a kid. —Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025

With the holidays approaching, look for strong deals on toys and video games. —Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 15 Nov. 2025

The Breakers is a haven for children and families, thanks to the kids’ club that’s practically attached to the hotel’s Italian restaurant, a playground, a video game arcade, and a basketball court just for the little ones. —David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

An exhibition of cars called itasha that are decorated with images of characters from anime, manga or video games returns to the convention. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for video game

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame

Kids Definition

video game

noun

: a game played with images on a video screen