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 featured trailer promoted “One Spoon of Chocolate,” the RZA’s recently released blaxploitation-style revenge thriller, but the show also pushed other official Wu-Tang merchandise, including a video game.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

They chitter like birds, or like an ’80s video game laser gun.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"The average age of video game players has been getting older, and studios know it," he said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The song was also featured in the iconic video game series Grand Theft Auto in its San Andreas release in 2004.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Nick and Leah end up talking about Doctor Who, and Leah tucks into the video game chair, tugging the frayed hem of her jeans.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli