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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A new James Bond is about to make his debut - not on the big screen, but in a video game.

From BBC • May 24, 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

"Mortal Kombat II," a Warner Bros sequel based on the popular martial arts fantasy video game, dropped to fourth place at $13.4 million.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Guests: Cecilia D’Anastasio, video game reporter for Bloomberg.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

I curl into one of the video game chairs, and Simon sprawls out on the couch.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli