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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American video game developer Santa Monica Studio unveiled a first look at the new game, God of War: Laufey, at PlayStation's latest State of Play showcase.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The featured trailer promoted “One Spoon of Chocolate,” the RZA’s recently released blaxploitation-style revenge thriller, but the show also pushed other official Wu-Tang merchandise, including a video game.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

They chitter like birds, or like an ’80s video game laser gun.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"The average age of video game players has been getting older, and studios know it," he said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Because there’s nothing more exciting for them than the moment the world becomes their own personal video game.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman