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

On Wednesday, Meta announced hundreds of layoffs across multiple units, including Reality Labs, which oversees virtual reality, augmented reality and AI-powered wearable devices. —Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026

The team envisions the wristband becoming a primary tool for virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR). —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026

Virtual and augmented reality tours — powered by AI — let buyers walk through homes from anywhere in the world. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026

Guests at the Music Center’s Innovation Social – Reflections on Loss, Hope and Renewal on Friday night connected with virtual reality and augmented reality stories documenting personal and environmental stories from the Los Angeles wildfires. —Staff Report, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026

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