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

Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026

By controlling fluid flow within the system, the device can gently squeeze the wearer's finger and wrist to recreate realistic touch sensations, demonstrating potential applications in virtual reality, teleoperation, rehabilitation, and next-generation wearable interfaces. —New Atlas, 12 June 2026

To showcase its capabilities, the team used the technology to manipulate three-dimensional objects in virtual reality and direct a robotic hand to play the piano. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

Working well into his nineties, Le Parc proved her point, spending his last years experimenting with virtual reality. —News Desk, Artforum, 8 June 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