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

Family-friendly Offerings My 13-year-old daughter, who up until now has only been on expedition cruises, was delighted with World Europa’s kid-friendly offerings, including multiple arcades, virtual reality rides, and F1 simulator cars that were, admittedly, fun for us adults, too. —Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025

Medical schools are using tech to help train future doctors and nurses, too. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital near South Miami, for example, is using virtual reality headsets to help reduce anxiety before, during and after procedures. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025

This integrated approach allows Sousa Design to foster collaboration with clients at every stage, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality walkthroughs and detailed renderings. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

Tech giants like Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, and smaller upstarts have long been pushing virtual reality headsets. —Kate Conger, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

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