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

"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

Among the company’s well-known products is “League of Legends,” a multiplayer online battle arena video game played daily by millions of people around the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

He grabs the remote control so he can play his video game.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan