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

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There’s also a pair of timed, side-by-side slides that allow for healthy competition and a tube ride with an option virtual reality headset that makes for a trippy, wet trip through the jungle. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025 Toro market In this photo illustration, the eToro logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen against a computer screen displaying a stock market graphs and virtual reality illustration - October 10 2024. Michele Luhn, CNBC, 15 May 2025 Bill is enjoying food deliveries by Mega Lo Eats, while Dale is rocking a virtual reality headset with an Alamo in hand. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 May 2025 Dale also appears to be wearing virtual reality headset of sorts. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for virtual reality

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of virtual reality was in 1987

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“Virtual reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtual%20reality. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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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

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