RPG

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noun

ˌär-(ˌ)pē-ˈjē 

: a computer language that generates programs from the user's specifications especially to produce business reports

RPG

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abbreviation

1

rocket-propelled grenade

2

role-playing game

Examples of RPG in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

What’s in the demo Children of Infinity is a space adventure RPG, just like The Ur-Quan Masters (and its direct spiritual predecessors, Starflight and Starflight 2). — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Our community editor recently picked up a few volumes of Record of Lodoss War, a Japanese fantasy franchise that’s plotted like an RPG. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Animation in the film is based on a distinctive concept that blends retro RPG games with cutting-edge 3D games. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Are There Rogue-Lite or RPG Elements in Star Wars Zero Company? — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

report program generator

First Known Use

Noun

1962, in the meaning defined above