video game

noun

: an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen

Examples of video game in a Sentence

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Walmart’s Black Friday sale is filled with even more video game deals, but the most popular ones are selling quickly, so don’t wait to shop. Lauren Fischer, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice and late rapper Juice WRLD are scheduled to perform at the next Fortnite live event, which would conclude the video game's fifth chapter. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 However, the documentary also takes time to explore the man whose name adorns the cover, both on the field as a Super-Bowl-winning coach, and off the field as a surprisingly major force behind the video game’s success. Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024 However, there are a few things to consider before shopping for Black Friday tech and video game deals. Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for video game 

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of video game was in 1973

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“Video game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20game. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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