multiplayer
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ / [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] / [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ]
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mel-der. Proto-Indo-European *ml̥tós? Proto-Italic *moltos Latin multus Latin multīder. Middle English multi- English multi- English player English multiplayer From multi- + player.
- Requiring or allowing multiple (or more than the usual two) players to play simultaneously.
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mel-der. Proto-Indo-European *ml̥tós? Proto-Italic *moltos Latin multus Latin multīder. Middle English multi- English multi- English player English multiplayer From multi- + player.
- The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.
“I just heard that the game will have multiplayer when it comes out!”
“He always loved to play multiplayer games with his friends.”
- Video game players who play multiplayer games.
“The audio suggestions just mentioned would be advantageous when pairs are working together at a computer or multiplayers are collaborating or competing in online educational games and simulations.”
“After dinner, Isaac brought out his portable gaming console for multiplayers, and he and I began our car racing battle while the others unpacked and brought out the Japanese futons, duvets, and pillows.”