video game

noun

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

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Martinez worked at an Amazon warehouse and liked to play video games and hang out with friends. Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 Klæbo acknowledged that some of his race-winning efforts exhausted him, including one that left him holed up in his hotel room playing video games the day afterward. Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026 From here, the biggest hurdle the French video game giant has to overcome is the mounting skepticism of fans — and employees — after disappointing or delayed releases and multiple pivots over a short period of time. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 Basic, uniform lighting can make even the best TV binges and movie nights feel a bit flat, video games less sensory-rich, and parties low-energy. Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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