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

The film was adapted from a video game he helped popularise with online clips.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

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

Marc Merrill, co-founder, co-chairman and chief product officer of L.A.-based video game developer and e-sports company Riot Games, gave the maximum to Mahan, as did his wife, Ashley, founder of the sleepwear brand Lunya.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

There’s no Dance Central video game here, like at Hannah’s.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina