video game

noun

: an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen

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Since the film’s premiere, fans have been kicked out of theaters by police and reprimanded for throwing popcorn, screaming, and even bringing livestock for a Rocky Horror-esque viewing experience of the video game movie. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025 But Until Dawn is too interesting, and by my count, too fun, an experiment in bringing video game mechanics to the big screen to be discounted. Richard Newby, Time, 28 Apr. 2025 Additionally, Bill's relationship with Joel is far more transactional in the video game. Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 In the video game, Ellie goes on a revenge quest after Joel’s death, pursuing not just Abby, but her crew. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for video game

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of video game was in 1973

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“Video game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20game. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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