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video games

video games

Meaning of video games

electronic games

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EN-UK/ˌvɪdɪəʊ ˈɡeɪmz/
EN-US/ˈvɪdioʊ ˈɡeɪmz/
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video games with Russian translation

video games usage examples

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She spends Saturday evenings playing video games with her friends.

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He keeps a box of old video games in the attic for nostalgia.

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video games synonyms

Related words worth learning together

console game
Specific term for games designed for consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo).
mobile game
Games designed for phones and tablets; a subtype of video games.
PC game
Synonym of 'computer game' — games run on personal computers; a subtype of video games.
online game
Games that require a network connection; a subset of video games (multiplayer and online modes).
VR game
Games intended for virtual reality; a specific technological subcategory of video games.
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console game

Specific term for games designed for consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo).

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He bought a new console game for his PlayStation.

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mobile game

Games designed for phones and tablets; a subtype of video games.

A2Very Often

I play a mobile game on my commute.

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PC game

Synonym of 'computer game' — games run on personal computers; a subtype of video games.

A2Often

She streams a popular PC game every weekend.

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online game

Games that require a network connection; a subset of video games (multiplayer and online modes).

A2Often

They joined an online game with players from around the world.

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VR game

Games intended for virtual reality; a specific technological subcategory of video games.

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We tried a VR game that made us feel like we were flying.

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The activity of playing (video) games or the gaming industry; can mean hobby or the business sector.

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Gaming is one of my favorite ways to relax.

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apps

Means applications for mobile/other devices; many mobile games are apps, but not all apps are games.

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She downloads new apps, including several puzzle games.

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arcade game

Historically refers to coin-operated cabinets and fast arcade-style games; also a genre with simple gameplay.

A2Rarely

He collects classic arcade games from the 1980s.

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indie game

Games made by small independent studios or individual developers; indicates development approach and style, not platform.

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An indie game surprised everyone with its creative design.

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video games meaning: what does it mean?

electronic games

video games pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

video games is pronounced as /ˌvɪdɪəʊ ˈɡeɪmz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

video games definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She spends Saturday evenings playing video games with her friends. Translation: Она проводит субботние вечера, играя в видеоигры с друзьями.

Is video games part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, video games can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is video games part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, video games can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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