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 Bafta Games Awards take place later, celebrating the achievements of global video game developers and British studios alike.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The first installments of the video game series, “Pokémon Red” and “Pokémon Green,” were released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

Nintendo is arguably the world's most famous video game company, but in recent years it's been moving into other forms of entertainment.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Or are you not so sure you’re going to win that video game system after all?”

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon