video game

noun

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

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The drones’ operating system is similar to that of many commercial video games, which is a plus. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 Still, Eiche said that beyond Meta’s layoffs, other VR studios have also recently downsized as part of a broader video game industry slump. Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026 Return to Silent Hill, a horror thriller based on Konami’s hit 2001 video game Silent Hill 2, is new in theaters. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The group is immersed in the Husky-eat-Husky world of EA Sports’ College Football ’26, Dynasty Deep Dive, a popular video game that assigns coaches, hires and fires them, simulates recruiting and team building. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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