MMORPG

American  

abbreviation

Digital Technology.

1. massively multiplayer online role-playing game: any story-driven online video game in which a player, taking on the persona of a character in a virtual or fantasy world, interacts with a large number of other players.

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mmorpg British  

abbreviation

1. massive(ly) multiplayer online role-playing game: an internet-based computer game set in a virtual world, which can be played by many people at the same time, each of whom can interact with the others

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Etymology

Origin of MMORPG

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

In 1997, Origin Systems launched “UItima Online,” the first megahit of a revolutionary new genre called the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, or MMORPG.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

But add to that other differences, such as Sam’s status as an Asian American, the effects of his physical disability or a hundred other permutations, and you’ve got an endlessly fascinating MMORPG.

From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2022

On July 3rd, narrative designer Price tweeted a 29-tweet thread dissecting the challenges of writing player characters in an MMORPG.

From The Verge • Jul. 6, 2018

Mr. Butterfield relied on IRC when he tried building another start-up, a massively multiplayer online role playing game, or MMORPG, which ended up fizzling out.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2014

To that, I say pfaw! Bethesda’s  games sell far, far too many copies and expansions to die at the hands of a maybe-successful MMORPG.

From Forbes • Feb. 14, 2013