Player
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪ.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Player is a noun meaning One that plays.
Meaning
One that plays.
More Meanings
- One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.
- A participant; one involved in something.
- (informal) A person who plays the field rather than having a long-term sexual relationship.
Example Sentences
He is an avid Minecraft player.
He thought he could become a player, at least at the state level.
Another Bush — George W.’s brother Jeb — is likely to be a big player in the Republican Party’s future.
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
Word Forms
- players
Synonyms for player
Depending on context, synonyms include adulterer, bed-hopper, carpetmonger, chamberer, debauchee, debaucher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include role player, participant, histrion, thespian, actor, musician.
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