virtual reality

noun

: an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one's actions partially determine what happens in the environment

also : the technology used to create or access a virtual reality

Examples of virtual reality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Sierra founders met at Google, where Taylor was largely credited with helping create Google Maps and Bavor led virtual reality efforts and Google Labs. —Kate Rooney, CNBC, 4 May 2026

The aging ride became the New Revolution with the introduction of virtual reality headsets — a trendy and ridiculous-looking high-tech upgrade that lasted only a year. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

The exhibition's upper level also features a virtual reality experience. —Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

That is a consideration for some test subjects, as the virtual reality environment can throw off sensitive stomachs. —Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for virtual reality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

virtual reality

noun

: an artificial environment which is experienced through sights and sounds provided by a computer and in which one's actions partly decide what happens in the environment