augmented reality

noun

: an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (such as a smartphone camera)

also : the technology used to create augmented reality

Examples of augmented reality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For others working in this space, the next frontier is realistic video or even augmented reality tools, Ahmad told Ars. —ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025

Snap’s Spectacles 4 saw a major break in both tech and design, adopting an in-vision screen that allowed for proper AR, augmented reality, experiences. —Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025

Ahead of releasing the Vision Pro headset, Apple bought over 10 startups that worked on virtual and augmented reality. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 6 June 2025

His team is focused on virtual and augmented reality devices, including its Ray-Ban Meta glasses and Quest VR headsets. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for augmented reality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• eventuality
• grammaticality

Kids Definition

augmented reality

noun

: an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (as a smartphone camera)

also : the technology used to create augmented reality