Etymology

Roblox

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Today it means: A massively multiplayer online game and creation system platform (introduced in 2004) in which users design and play video games. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of the platform's beta name DynaBlocks (blend of dynamic + blocks) with robot.

First known use, by meaning

  • 2004–2017 Alternative letter-case form of Roblox

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