Meaning & use

multiplayer

adjective·Everyday

Designed to be played by more than one person at the same time, especially in video games.

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The new game features a multiplayer mode where friends can compete online.

We spent the evening playing a multiplayer racing game against strangers worldwide.

A note on using this word

Almost exclusively used for video games and other interactive games.

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single-player

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