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Definition of player - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
game participantperson who participates in a game or sport
- The player scored the winning goal in the final minute..
2.
musicperson who plays a musical instrument
- He is a talented guitar player.
3.
gamingperson who plays video games
- The player reached the final level of the game.
4.
technologydevice that plays audio or video media
- I bought a new DVD player yesterday.
5.
- He was known as a player in the business world, always making strategic moves..
6.
- He's known as a player in the dating scene.
7.
theaterRare actor in a dramatic performanceRare
- The player delivered an outstanding performance on stage.
Images of player
device that plays audio or video media
Expressions with player
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minor actor with small roles in productions
He started his career as a bit player in local theater productions..
player crucial to a team's success
He is the franchise player of the basketball team.
player ranked in a tournament based on skill
The seeded player advanced to the finals easily.
actively participate in a game or sport
He wants to be a player in the local soccer team.
person who plays ice hockey
The ice-hockey player scored the winning goal in the final seconds.
person who plays badminton
The badminton player won the championship last year..
person who plays baseball professionally or recreationally
The baseball player hit a home run.
athlete who plays basketball
She is a talented basketball player on the school team.
person who plays volleyball on the beach
She is a famous beach volleyball player.
person who plays card games
She is an excellent card player at poker.
person who plays the cello
The cello player performed a beautiful solo.
person who plays chess as a hobby or profession
She is a skilled chess player.
device that plays compact discs
She bought a new compact disc player for her music collection.
person who plays darts for fun or competition
She is a skilled dart player at the local pub.
person who plays field hockey professionally or recreationally
She is a talented field hockey player.
person who plays the flute
The flute player performed a solo at the concert..
athlete who plays association football
She is a skilled football player in the local soccer team.
person who plays the sport of golf
Tiger Woods is a famous golf player.
person who plays the guitar
The guitar player performed a solo at the concert..
person who plays handball professionally or recreationally
The handball player scored the winning goal.
athlete who plays field hockey
She is the best hockey player on the school team.
most important person in a situation or event
She is a key player in the negotiations.
person who plays the piano
The piano player performed a beautiful sonata at the concert..
identification card for a sports player
The coach checked each player's card before the game started.
Origin of player
French, joueur (one who plays)
Terms with player included in their meaning
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recreation
game where one player chases another
in games
player's turn in a game
sports
movement of the ball from one player to another
playground chase
game where one player chases others to touch them
sports
player who prevents the opposing team from scoring
sports
player aiming at goal in sports
match format
game or competition involving one player on each side
sports
player in the game at the beginning
sports
trading card featuring a baseball player
player roster
team of professional baseball players
player mentorship
mentor guiding football players
sports
football player admired for skill or success
team roles
player assigned to stop the ball or puck from entering the net
game
used to say the next move belongs to a particular player
sports
player who guards a goal in sports
team uniform
player wearing the jersey number 11
uniform number
player wearing the jersey labeled 10 on the back
sports
card shown to expel a player from a game
fashion
casual shirt styled like a rugby player's shirt
sports
player who scores points in a game
collectible
card featuring sports player or team
football position
forward player in soccer aiming to score
sports
replace a player with a substitute
entertainment
very famous entertainer or sports player
Examples of player in a sentence
Each player took turns during the board game. The violin player captivated the audience with her performance. As a piano player, he practices for hours every day. The player customized their avatar. Each player has a unique strategy. The music player stopped working suddenly.
He connected his phone to the Bluetooth player. She realized he was a player when he started lying. A player like him always has a hidden agenda. She realized he was a player after seeing his dating profile. Being a player, he never stayed with one partner for long. The player captivated the audience with his monologue. Every player in the troupe had a unique style.
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- French:joueur, musicien, ...
- German:Spieler, Musiker, ...
- Italian:giocatore, musicista, ...
- Spanish:jugador, músico, ...
- Portuguese:participante, músico, ...
- Chinese:选手, 演奏者, ...
- Japanese:プレイヤー, 演奏者, ...
- Arabic:لاعِب, عازِف, ...
- Hebrew:שַׂחְקָן, נַגָּן, ...
- Russian:игрок, музыкант, ...
- Ukrainian:гравець, музикант, ...
- Hindi:खिलाड़ी, वादक, ...
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