multiple-choice

adjective

mul·​ti·​ple-choice ˈməl-tə-pəl-ˈchȯis 

1

: having several answers from which one is to be chosen

a multiple-choice question

2

: composed of multiple-choice questions

a multiple-choice test

Examples of multiple-choice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is one spelling round and one multiple-choice vocabulary round. — CBS News, 28 May 2026

Test mixes up the answer types, offering multiple-choice questions and text entry (typing). — Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026

The team must work together to face a multiple-choice quiz where each answer is allocated to a spot with a giant ball positioned up behind it. — Peter White, Deadline, 4 May 2026

Creativity doesn’t emerge from multiple-choice questions. — Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for multiple-choice

• choice
• voice
• rejoice

Kids Definition

multiple-choice

adjective

mul·​ti·​ple-choice

ˌməl-tə-pəl-ˈchȯis

1

: having several answers from which one is to be chosen

2

: made up of multiple-choice questions

a multiple-choice test