Playthrough
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪˌθɹu/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Playthrough is a noun meaning (video games) The act, or a recording, of playing a game from start to finish.
Meaning
(video games) The act, or a recording, of playing a game from start to finish.
More Meanings
- (gambling) The cumulative monetary amount that must be wagered before an account may be withdrawn, typically stated as a multiple of the initial deposit.
Example Sentences
I've started as many new playthroughs just to try a new idea for a centaur rifleman or steel-plated pugilist as I have because my last character met a grisly end after getting their head erupted by a psychic duelist. […] As exciting as my newest character build might be, it's Qud's setting that makes that next playthrough so appealing.
Word Forms
- playthroughs
- play-through
Synonyms for playthrough
Depending on context, synonyms include run, walkthrough.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clear, replaying, roleplay, achievement, enactment, readthrough.
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