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

The breakthrough could redefine the future of virtual and augmented reality by creating visuals that look identical to real life. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025

Samsung is one of many tech companies that have tried to make virtual and augmented reality headsets as pervasive as smartphones and laptops, although such devices are still a niche primarily appealing to early adopters, tech enthusiasts and gamers. —Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025

This makes optical generative models apt for art, entertainment, and media applications, especially augmented reality and virtual reality. —IEEE Spectrum, 6 Oct. 2025

The $3,499 product, which melds virtual and augmented reality, is seen as too heavy and expensive to be a mainstream hit. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 Oct. 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