multiverse

noun

mul·​ti·​verse ˈməl-tē-ˌvərs How to pronounce multiverse (audio)
cosmology
: a theoretical reality that includes a possibly infinite number of parallel universes

Examples of multiverse in a Sentence

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Battleworld is populated by beings from all over the multiverse. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 In 2021 Majors made his debut in the finale of the Disney+ series Loki, which introduced the concept of the multiverse – parallel universes populated by different variants of iconic Marvel superheroes. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Over the past decade, she’s built a catalog that feels like a multiverse of electro-heartbreak emphasized by her ability to renew her existing songs with new arrangements. Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025 There’s a new multiverse in town, and Sarah Paulson is all over it. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multiverse

Word History

Etymology

multi- + -verse (in universe)

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multiverse was in 1963

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“Multiverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiverse. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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