video game

noun

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

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In the room next door, Aaresh plays video games with his friend, like any other 12-year-old boy, taking a break from his homework and studying for a French exam, and oblivious to how his parents’ fight could change his life and those of others like him. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 There's a video game that's going viral for making players break down in tears. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 June 2026 As for hobbies, like other 14-year-olds, Eddy enjoys playing video games. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Kelly is also big into video games, with a playlist that ranges from common series such as Pokémon, Mario and The Legend of Zelda to The Witcher, Civilization VI and some RTS (real time strategy) games. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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