multiverse
noun
mul·ti·verse ˈməl-tē-ˌvərs 
cosmology
: a theoretical reality that includes a possibly infinite number of parallel universes
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The only way the actor could play The Thing and not be in Fantastic Four is if She-Hulk is some sort of unexpected multiverse story. 
Chris Smith, BGR, 20 July 2022 The film’s writing-directing team the Daniels (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, respectively Asian and Caucasian) challenge the real world by surrounding Evelyn in a circus-like multiverse — the new atheist box-office utopia. Armond White, National Review, 8 July 2022 Following up WandaVision, Multiverse of Madness sees Doctor Strange pitted against Wanda Maximoff in a twisted, Evil Dead II-style journey through the multiverse, which brings Sam Raimi's horror aesthetic into the MCU in some shocking ways. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 July 2022 But Wong, who’s returning for his sixth Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance as Stephen Strange’s friend and current Sorcerer Supreme, also named Wong, remains excited for the world to meet Gomez and her multiverse-traveling superhero. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2022 That dizzying adventure, with its trio of Spider-Men wreaking meta-havoc on the MCU cosmos, was in some ways a warm-up act for all the multiverse-rattling chaos in store here. Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2022 Similarly, No Way Home, which brings those characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe through a multiverse-shattering spell, is currently the fourth-highest grossing domestic release of all time with $721 million. Marcus Jones, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2022 While the multiverse is a popular theme in movies and shows, the metaverse has been vying for a similar position in our cultural life. Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2022 Since the movie landed in theaters in March, the multiverse adventure turned into the rare indie sleeper hit at the box office on its journey to becoming A24’s highest-grossing film of all time. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 July 2022 See More
Chris Smith, BGR, 20 July 2022 The film’s writing-directing team the Daniels (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, respectively Asian and Caucasian) challenge the real world by surrounding Evelyn in a circus-like multiverse — the new atheist box-office utopia. Armond White, National Review, 8 July 2022 Following up WandaVision, Multiverse of Madness sees Doctor Strange pitted against Wanda Maximoff in a twisted, Evil Dead II-style journey through the multiverse, which brings Sam Raimi's horror aesthetic into the MCU in some shocking ways. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 July 2022 But Wong, who’s returning for his sixth Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance as Stephen Strange’s friend and current Sorcerer Supreme, also named Wong, remains excited for the world to meet Gomez and her multiverse-traveling superhero. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2022 That dizzying adventure, with its trio of Spider-Men wreaking meta-havoc on the MCU cosmos, was in some ways a warm-up act for all the multiverse-rattling chaos in store here. Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2022 Similarly, No Way Home, which brings those characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe through a multiverse-shattering spell, is currently the fourth-highest grossing domestic release of all time with $721 million. Marcus Jones, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2022 While the multiverse is a popular theme in movies and shows, the metaverse has been vying for a similar position in our cultural life. Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2022 Since the movie landed in theaters in March, the multiverse adventure turned into the rare indie sleeper hit at the box office on its journey to becoming A24’s highest-grossing film of all time. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
multi- + -verse (in universe)
First Known Use
1963, in the meaning defined above