virtual reality

noun

: an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one's actions partially determine what happens in the environment

also : the technology used to create or access a virtual reality

Examples of virtual reality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The entertainment center includes an indoor go-kart track, plus laser tag, virtual reality games and bowling. —Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026

But even though Meta has sold millions of virtual reality headsets over the years, the technology has never come close to replacing smartphones or PCs; instead VR has remained more of a gaming and entertainment peripheral. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026

The space allows visitors to try Meta’s artificial intelligence glasses and virtual reality headsets. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026

In some cases, robots equipped with virtual reality (VR) and motion capture systems perform tasks such as returning empty boxes, sorting materials, and packaging products. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for virtual reality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

virtual reality

noun

: an artificial environment which is experienced through sights and sounds provided by a computer and in which one's actions partly decide what happens in the environment