Standard Lemma guide

autoplay

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any software feature that plays (a video, a compact disc, etc.) automatically.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A slot machine feature that automatically performs a number of spins at the same bet amount.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: gambling, games

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To play automatically.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Users may leave a Web site in frustration if a video autoplays when they visit.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From auto- + play.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: outospeel — software feature
  • Portuguese: reprodução automática — software feature