multiplayer

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Etymology

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From multi- +‎ player.

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Adjective

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multiplayer (not comparable)

  1. (games) Requiring or allowing multiple (or more than the usual two) players to play simultaneously

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Noun

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multiplayer (countable and uncountable, plural multiplayers)

  1. (games, uncountable) 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!
  2. (in the plural) Video game players who play multiplayer games.
    • 2006, David Gibson, Clark Aldrich, Marc Prensky, Games and Simulations in Online Learning: Research and Development, page 375:
      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.
    • 2020, Bella Chan, Noah to Haru, page 13:
      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.

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