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

During their time apart, the two have come up with a sweet way to stay connected: virtual reality golf games. —Adam England, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025

Beyond that, he’s also taken up the mantle as Sonic the Hedgehog in titles like Sonic Frontiers and Batman, most recently appearing as the Caped Crusader in 2024’s virtual reality thriller, Arkham Shadow. —Joshua Lamb, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

The indoor playground will have bouncing houses, ball pits, slides, virtual reality, playscapes and party rooms. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025

Parks are increasingly using a mix of virtual reality to engage guests, while using AI tools to manage crowds, the association said. —Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025

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