"advergame" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: advergames [plural]
Etymology: Blend of advertisement + game. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|advertisement|game}} Blend of advertisement + game Head templates: {{en-noun}} advergame (plural advergames)
  1. (informal) A computer game published by an advertiser in order to promote a product or service. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Video games Derived forms: advergaming

Inflected forms

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