multiplayer

[ muhl-tee-pley-er, muhl-tahy‐ ]

adjective

1. noting or relating to a video game, or a portion of a video game, in which more than one person plays at the same time in a shared game environment: a multiplayer experience.

   a multiplayer game;

   multiplayer mode;

   a multiplayer experience.

2. relating to or involving more than one player:

   The pitcher was traded in a multiplayer deal.

multiplayer

/ ˈmʌltɪˌpleɪə /

noun

1. a mode of play involving more than one player at one time in a computer or video game

Word History and Origins

Origin of multiplayer¹

First recorded in 1945–50; multi- + player

Example Sentences

This is a shift from before, where players needed to play multiplayer to fully level up their readiness, which some found frustrating.

From Washington Post

Well, the best way to do that was to re-create “Phasmophobia” characters as sims and then build them a house that resembled Tanglewood Street, a map from the multiplayer ghost game.

From Washington Post

Single-player gamesFinding good single-player games is a little easier than finding multiplayer ones, though this also means there are significantly more options to get through.

From Popular-Science

When searching for a solid multiplayer game, you’ll want to consider compatibility, especially if you’re hoping to connect with friends.

From Popular-Science

Transitioning multiplayer parties to or from “Cold War” to one of the other games usually results in dropped players.

From Washington Post

Even in multiplayer games, there is no real reason to restrict it.

From The Daily Beast

The Xbox One has Titanfall, the big new multiplayer shooter from the people behind Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

From The Daily Beast

Performance hiccups during a single player campaign are annoying, but in a multiplayer arena they can be devastating.

From The Daily Beast

While I noticed a few more bland textures in multiplayer than I did in the campaign, the two are remarkably close.

From The Daily Beast

The biggest addition to the multiplayer is the customization.

From The Daily Beast

Every Xbox Universal comes with built-in wireless for multiplayer gaming.

From Project Gutenberg