video game

[vid-ee-oh-geym] / ˈvɪd i oʊˌgeɪm /

NOUN

game on computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

computer game

WEAK

Nintendo™ Playstation™ Xbox™ computerized game electronic game

Example Sentences

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Zampella remained head of the studio and also led the L.A. branch of Swedish video game developer DICE, which was renamed in 2021 to Ripple Effect Studios.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

This doctrine sounds like a made-up phrase created for a patriotic first-person-shooter video game.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

Lana Del Rey will voice the theme song of the new James Bond video game 007 First Light.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

I’m telling the brother it’s messed up because you can play a video game and listen to a book.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson