video game

noun

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

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From individual missions to tours aboard the ISS, video games have featured surprisingly often in the inky blackness of space. William Worrall, Space.com, 30 May 2026 The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that Jared Hess, who directed last year’s film, is set to return to direct the video game adaptation and is penning the script with Chris Galletta, one of the original scribers. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026 Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge also starred in the movie, based on the massively popular video game. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 May 2026 All of this is anchored by a strong performance from actor Patrick Gibson and a presentation that cares enough about the sights and sounds that make Bond and his world more than just generic video game fodder. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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