video game

noun

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

Examples of video game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pinball was ubiquitous throughout much of the 20th century, only to be replaced by video games. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

The possible deal follows major Hollywood studios and streamers earlier circling the movie inspired by the biggest video game of 2025. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

The Grand Theft Auto video game brand has sold nearly 475 million units, according to Rock Star Games. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

There’s nothing better than playing video games under the blankets when there’s a chill in the wind. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for video game

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame

Kids Definition

video game

noun

: a game played with images on a video screen