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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They call it “speed running,” slang for trying to beat a video game as quickly as possible, scurrying around hazards and taking shortcuts to skip through levels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The Los Angeles medical examiner has disclosed the official cause of death for video game developer Vince Zampella, who died in a fiery car crash in December.

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

“Then why you—” I stop talking when Sneaky reaches in his bag and pulls out a video game case.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist