video game

noun

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

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Teens age 13 – 17 have a place all to themselves at the teens club with video games, ping pong, and pool games. Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Far from just Disney, Nick and other traditional television and movie sources, there's YouTube, video games (both on and offline), internet browsing and even the introduction of social media sites for some children, depending on their access to devices. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 July 2025 The fashion toys span all facets of media including novels, video games, TV series, and more than a dozen TV movies, such as 2022's Monster High: The Movie and its 2023 sequel. Marc Snetiker, EW.com, 8 July 2025 Some of the band’s music was used in films, TV and video games. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 July 2025 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 13 Jul. 2025.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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