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Playmaker

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(dated) A playwright..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (dated) A playwright.
  2. (sports) A sportsman who leads attacks for his team and creates chances to score.

Example Sentences

It’s one of Foden’s curiosities that, 74 games into his City career, we still don’t really know what his best position will be. He is played as a wing-back and a deep-lying playmaker for England age-group sides.

Synonyms for playmaker

Antonyms for playmaker

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does playmaker mean?

Playmaker means (dated) A playwright..

What is a synonym for playmaker?

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What is the opposite of playmaker?

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How do you use playmaker in a sentence?

It’s one of Foden’s curiosities that, 74 games into his City career, we still don’t really know what his best position will be. He is played as a wing-back and a deep-lying playmaker for England age-group sides.

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