video game

noun

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

Examples of video game in a Sentence

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Another factor at play in the Amazon layoffs is its struggling video game division, which is primarily based in San Diego and Irvine. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025 Our sons later engaged in parallel play in the hotel game room that had cotton candy, foosball, books, and video game consoles. Alesa Andrew, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025 Heck, a Netflix subscription now comes with access to surprisingly high-quality mobile video games, such as Dead Cells and Immortality. PC Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025 Customers can then set up a working routine by clicking these pieces, like in a video game. James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025 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 25 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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