pretendnetwork

noun
UK /prɪˈtɛnd ˈnɛtwɜːk/
US /prɪˈtɛnd ˈnɛtwɝːk/

A pretend network is a make-believe group of friends or computers that play together.

The kids built a pretend network with string and paper cups to talk to each other.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A simulated computer network used for testing or teaching.

The students practiced setting up a pretend network before touching the real servers.

3. A group of people who only act like they are connected or helpful.

That club turned out to be a pretend network that never actually helped anyone.

4. A fictional web of characters or places in a story or game.

The author drew a pretend network of secret tunnels under the city.