team deathmatch

/ˈti(ː)m ˈdɛθ.mætʃ/

noun

A competitive mode found in multiplayer shooter games in which teams of (usually two) competitors attempt to assassinate each other. If there are more than two teams, the variant term multi-team deathmatch may be used.

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Meanings

nounteam deathmatch (plural team deathmatches)

plural team deathmatches

  1. video gamesA competitive mode found in multiplayer shooter games in which teams of (usually two) competitors attempt to assassinate each other. If there are more than two teams, the variant term multi-team deathmatch may be used.

Origin

From team + deathmatch.

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Translations

Spanish duelo de equipo
  • duelo de equipocompetitive mode
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APA

team deathmatch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/team%20deathmatch

MLA

“team deathmatch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/team%20deathmatch. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “team deathmatch,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/team%20deathmatch.

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