video game

noun

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

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But a more hidden cost to the digital shift comes in the form of preserving video games. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 1 July 2026 And perhaps diehards of the EA Sports video game FIFA might’ve heard of him too. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Additionally electronics such as computers, televisions and video game consoles should be turned off when not in use, according to experts. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Her doctors searched for ways to manage her stress by exposing her to various activities, including video games, serene Icelandic landscapes and an aerial silks performance. — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for video game

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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

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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