video game

noun

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

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Wearable sensors could aid therapy The researchers envision garments that let users control video game characters or operate robots remotely. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 The film has since been turned into a theme park, dolls, T-shirts, video games, and more. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Blumhouse’s latest indie horror video game adaptation comes after the FNAF franchise exceeded $520M globally, with a potential trilogy-concluding installment in store. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Skydance plans to spend at least $30 billion a year on film, television and video game content. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 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 11 Oct. 2026.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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