VR

The word “VR” means relating to or existing within virtual reality — a computer-generated, immersive simulated environment. In plain terms, short for "virtual reality" — computer-simulated, immersive 3D environments you experience through a headset.

Here is “VR” used in a sentence: “The museum added a VR exhibit that lets visitors walk through ancient Rome.”

“VR” is an adjective.

“VR” is an uncommon word in modern English.

VR (virtual reality) immerses a user entirely within a computer-generated environment, typically using a headset that blocks out the real world. AR (augmented reality) instead overlays digital elements onto the user's view of the real world, keeping their actual surroundings visible.

Beyond gaming, VR is widely used for training simulations, education, virtual tours, therapy, and design visualization. Its immersive, simulated environment makes it useful anywhere realistic practice or exploration without physical risk is valuable.

Yes, experiencing VR typically requires a headset that displays the computer-generated environment and tracks head and sometimes hand movement, along with handheld controllers. Some VR setups also use additional sensors or treadmills to track full-body movement within the simulated space.