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 amusement park, which first opened in 1959, now holds more than 20 mechanical rides, including three roller coasters, a virtual reality ride and the North Pole Expedition, which debuted last season. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025

An engineer wearing a VR headset uses virtual reality technology to operate an industrial robot in a manufacturing facility. —Nicole Kobie, Wired News, 5 May 2025

As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, Lyonne is teaming up with The OA co-creator Brit Marling and virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier on a sci-fi film called Uncanny Valley. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025

Attendees can get an update on the progress being made toward developing a Barona-Ramona Climate Adaptation and Action Plan by watching a virtual reality video available throughout the day, organizers said. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025

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