What does "multiplayer" mean?

The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.

How do you pronounce "multiplayer"?

Pronounced //ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ//.

Common synonyms include: cooperative, distributed architecture, gaming community, group play, multiplayer mode, multiuser.

/ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously. uncountable
"I just heard that the game will have multiplayer when it comes out!"
2
Video game players who play multiplayer games. countable, in-plural, uncountable
"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."

Adjective

1
Requiring or allowing multiple (or more than the usual two) players to play simultaneously. not-comparable

"That mod only works offline. It will have no effect in online multiplayer."

From multi- + player.