video game

noun

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

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Zelda is the titular princess in the beloved video game, and also the name of one of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch’s aunts. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026 In his free time, Carson enjoys playing board games, card games and video games. The Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026 The latest adaptation of the action video game series is uppercutting its way into theaters, kicking off the summer blockbuster season with a flurry of powerful punches. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 Parents can protect their entire family with benefits like alert sharing, parental controls and cyberbullying alerts for video games. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for video game

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of video game was in 1973

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“Video game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20game. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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