multiplayer

adj, noun — 3 senses

multiplayer

adj

UK [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] · US [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ]

Etymology From multi- + player.

1

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

Derived terms
massively multiplayer online game, massively multiplayer online role-playing game

multiplayer

noun

Etymology From multi- + player.

1

Games 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.
1 more example
  • Glu Mobile, who realigned its workforce towards centralized GaaS functions last year, announced earlier this month that it will shut down GameSpy Technology on May 31. The service provides multiplayer functionality for dozens of games on consoles, computers and mobile devices.2014 May 1, Jenna Pitcher, “Glu Mobile acquires Diner Dash developer PlayFirst”, in Polygon, archived from the original on 27 Sep 2023:
2

In plural 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.2006, David Gibson, Clark Aldrich, Marc Prensky, Games and Simulations in Online Learning: Research and Development, page 375:
  • 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.2020, Bella Chan, Noah to Haru, page 13:
Antonyms
singleplayer, solitaire

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.