Minecraft
/ˈmaɪnˌkɹæft/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Minecrafts · Minecrafting · Minecrafted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To play the video game Minecraft.
Verb
Examples
In the fullness of time, we can confirm that consumers do generally prefer metaverse platforms named after verbs, or at least strongly imply them: Minecrafting, building blocks and forts in Roblox and Fortnite, VRChat-ing, and so on.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A warship which lays naval mines.
Noun
Examples
Each was marked by lighted dan buoys spaced at one-mile intervals, laid by Fairmile motor launches of the Royal Navy, which followed immediately behind the minecraft.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Minecraft” mean?
To play the video game Minecraft.
Is “Minecraft” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.