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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This week the government announced a £28.5m games fund to support video game studios, with grants of £20,000 for new companies and up to £250,000 for those looking to expand.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The first installments of the video game series, “Pokémon Red” and “Pokémon Green,” were released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

Fleabag writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge is behind the script for the show, based on the hit video game series first released in 1996.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

So, he instead played a video game on his cell phone that didn’t need reception.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young