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

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 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

The company recently announced it spent around $160 million to acquire full ownership of its mobile game studio Mattel 163, initially a joint venture with the Chinese internet and video game company NetEase.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Mackenzie is currently addicted to a video game that she won’t stop playing until she beats it, forty or fifty game-hours from now.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman