cosmology
: a theoretical reality that includes a possibly infinite number of parallel universes

Examples of multiverse in a Sentence

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As the title suggests, the show centers on Stuart (Kevin Sussman), who is plunged into a multiverse of misadventures after accidentally breaking a device built by Sheldon and Leonard. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 This kind of exploration of the multiverse allows for a lot of entertainment. Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 The centerpiece of the latter is a ride featuring many of the Avengers in battle across the multiverse with King Thanos. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The film sees Holland, Maguire and Garfield, who each shared the role of Spider-Man in different installments, cross over into each other’s multiverses. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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