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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The Bafta Games Awards take place later, celebrating the achievements of global video game developers and British studios alike.

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 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

Much like Peach in the first “Super Mario Bros.” video game, Daisy was the princess players were trying to rescue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Ty was cool enough to be cool with everybody, because most people looked at him like a human video game.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds