in-game

UK, US/ˈɪŋɡeɪm/UK, US/ˈɪnɡeɪm/

adjective

Within the virtual world or player experience of a video game.

“You can buy in-game currency with real life money.”

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Meanings

adjectivein-game (not comparable)

alternative ingame

  1. not comparablegamesWithin the virtual world or player experience of a video game.

    You can buy in-game currency with real life money.

    3 more examples

    The in-game chat feature really enhances the experience.

    Shameless in-game purchases aimed at kids have been in the news recently.

    2016, Patrick Aievoli, Veal: The Rise of Generation Interactive, page 41

    Interactive in-game music is also present in another sandbox game, Minecraft, as the player can change what music they play on a jukebox. These in-game musical activities can also present as very small mini-games or components on larger quests […]

    2017, Alyssa Aska, Introduction to the Study of Video Game Music, page 79

Origin

From in- + game.

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APA

in-game. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in-game

MLA

“in-game.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in-game. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in-game,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in-game.

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