MMO

American

[em-em-oh] / ˈɛmˌɛmˈoʊ /

MMOG

abbreviation

Digital Technology.

massively multiplayer online game: any online video game in which a player interacts with a large number of other players.

Usage

What is MMO-Champion? MMO-Champion is a popular internet forum where fans of the online game World of Warcraft share tips, news, and previews.

Etymology

Origin of MMO

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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"Our study extends the understanding of nonwork-to-work enrichment to the MMO gaming context and reveals how a hobby, as an understudied subdomain of life, could benefit work," said Shirmohammadi.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

But the decision to make this pivot was divisive within the studio, which employed a lot of "old-school MMO developers", according to Matt.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2024

The popularity for MMO titles that support a large number of players simultaneously surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has stayed strong.

From Reuters • May 15, 2023

No matter if you are a single-player or MMO Final Fantasy fan, you are eating well.

From The Verge • Jun. 23, 2022

MMO players could only see these online environments through a small two-dimensional window—their desktop computer monitor—and they could only interact with it by using keyboards, mice, and other crude input devices.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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