video game

noun

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

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In Marnie's Lounge, there's an enormous pool table, a video game system and a bracelet beading station. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Gears of War having its 'Reach moment' with E-Day was only a matter of time; Doom has just received the same treatment with The Dark Ages, and lists of great video game prequels are growing larger almost every year as publishers and developers refuse to bury big money-making franchises. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Whether tackling working-parent guilt or the challenges of caring for a newborn, some of the most popular video games are telling stories that tap into contemporary anxieties about parenting. G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 The 2025 Esports World Cup, held in July and August, is the pinnacle of gamer culture, a six-week celebration and competition featuring $70 million worth of prizes for tournaments in more than 20 video games. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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