Meaning

One that plays..

Definitions by Sense

1. One that plays.
2. One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.
3. A participant; one involved in something.
4. (informal) A person who plays the field rather than having a long-term sexual relationship.

Example Sentences

He is an avid Minecraft player.

The player is free to create their own narrative within a much larger set of possible designed narrative options, or, given the geographic and dialogical openness of Morrowind, to refuse the creation of any narrative but their own and wander aimlessly through the game.

He thought he could become a player, at least at the state level.

Decision realities research recognizes the occupational tribalism identified in occupational realities research, but goes further by paying attention to all the players – patients and lay caregivers included – who participate in negotiating care.

Another Bush — George W.’s brother Jeb — is likely to be a big player in the Republican Party’s future.

As the biggest rail player, Network Rail was usually held accountable for failings, but had no authority to change anything to solve the problems. The DfT had been given that authority in 2004 - but consistently ducked accountability.

Thunder only happens when it’s rainin’ / Players only love you when they’re playin’ / Say women, they will come and they will go / When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

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• players

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When Should You Use Player?

Use player when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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