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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According to Starr, doctors used the classic video game Pac-Man to help explain what was happening inside her daughter's body. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 There has never been a better video game combat sports fighting experience. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The school is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in classes like video game programming, physical computing, and plant production. Chris Wragge, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Media like the popular horror video game series Five Nights at Freddy’s, which draws heavy inspiration from Fechter’s creations but with a dark twist have sparked interest for many kids and teens. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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