video game

noun

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

Examples of video game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Huang co-founded the company in 1993, initially focusing on graphics processing units, or GPUs, that could render complex images for video games. — Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026

Red Dead Redemption 2, an open-world cowboy game released by Rockstar between GTAs V and VI, is perhaps the most immersive video game to date. — Tom Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026

Nvidia carved out an early lead in tailoring its chipsets known as graphics processing units, or GPUs, from use in powering video games to helping to train powerful AI systems. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

In addition to the 12 core films, the franchise includes books, video games and television shows. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for video game

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame

Kids Definition

video game

noun

: a game played with images on a video screen