video game

noun

: an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen

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The previous Resident Evil movies, based on the Capcom video games, were a mix of horror, sci-fi and action genres and followed the adventures of a heroine who fights zombies and the Umbrella Corporation, the bio warfare company that let loose the monsters. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025 The second season of the series based on the popular video game from Naughty Dog, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, is heading to Max on April 13. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 But fans who opt for the nuggets can get a special hot sauce with a nod to the beloved video game. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 But there comes a point in every day when even Musk leaves Trump’s side, if only to go play video games for a while. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for video game

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of video game was in 1973

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“Video game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20game. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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