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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Alanah Pearce, who's worked as a video game writer, actress and journalist since starting her career in the industry in 2012, tells BBC News it's a "frustrating" situation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

And he also voiced Punch Up, a pint-sized supervillain, in last year's critically acclaimed video game Dispatch.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

There was even a case with old video game consoles and smartphones that were years older than his.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young