Player - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) (syn: instrumentalist, musician)
- a theatrical performer (syn: actor, thespian)
- a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously
- someone who takes part in an activity (syn: participant)
Extra examples
She's one of the team's best players.
The band's lead guitar player hurt his hand and couldn't play.
Piano players are called pianists.
He has been a key player in British politics over the past two years.
He's a very good player. That's why he made the team.
The soccer player showed good control of the ball.
He is the best player on his team.
Each player throws one die.
...the coach is a former professional baseball player...
The basketball player was charged with a foul.
Each player is dealt five cards.
...merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business...
The player dropped the ball.
The player was penalized for an illegal hit from behind.
She accidentally struck another player in the face.
Word forms
singular: player
plural: players
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