arcade game

noun

: a usually coin-operated game designed for play at an amusement arcade

Examples of arcade game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Get our free daily crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search and arcade games. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 The basement of the property is also a perfect recreation space with a bar and arcade games, as well as a pool room and bunk room for visitors. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 This Walnut Creek event venue opens most nights at 6 p.m. for live music, dancing, arcade games and cocktails. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2024 Both Khalifa and Rose shared videos from the epic event on their respective Instagrams, which featured a mural of famous rappers, a basketball court, black balloons and arcade games. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 The local hot spot also has bowling, arcade games and life-sized board games around the bar and outdoor patio. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024 The tunnels were likely buried during the mall’s demolition in 2021, leaving behind a treasure trove of arcade games and mannequin torsos. Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2024 In addition, the cables have been purposely left dangling at the back in a nod to the original arcade games. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2024 The Merriam Cinemark at 5500 Antioch Drive plans to convert the space into a combination theater and family center, with bowling and arcade games. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arcade game was in 1960

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“Arcade game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arcade%20game. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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