player

noun
UK: /ˈpleɪər/
US: /ˈpleɪər/

  1. A person who takes part in a game or sport.

    1. He is a good player. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team's best player scored the winning goal in the final match. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who plays a musical instrument.

    1. She is a piano player. [ ] [ ]
    2. The guitar player in the band is exceptionally talented, captivating the audience. [ ] [ ]

  3. An actor in a play or movie.

    1. He is a famous player. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lead player delivered a powerful performance that resonated with critics. [ ] [ ]

  4. A device that plays sound or video.

    1. I have a CD player. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Blu-ray player provides excellent picture quality for home entertainment. [ ] [ ]

  5. A person who deceives or manipulates others.

    1. He is a heartless player. [ ] [ ]
    2. She realized he was just a player, using her emotions for his own amusement. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

musician actor gamer participant
player verb

  1. To perform or act a role in a play or movie.

    1. She can play the role. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor will play the role of Hamlet in the upcoming production. [ ] [ ]

  2. To participate in a game or sport.

    1. Let's play football now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children love to play games in the park during the summer holidays. [ ] [ ]

  3. To perform music on an instrument.

    1. Can you play guitar? [ ] [ ]
    2. He can play the piano beautifully, captivating everyone with his melodies. [ ] [ ]

  4. To behave in a specified way.

    1. He plays innocent, but isn't. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician plays the victim card to gain sympathy from the voters. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "player" in English means: A person who takes part in a game or sport., Someone who plays a musical instrument., An actor in a play or movie., A device that plays sound or video., A person who deceives or manipulates others..

The phonetic transcription of "player" is /ˈpleɪər/ in British English and /ˈpleɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "player": musician, actor, gamer, participant.

Example usage of "player": "He is a good player.". More examples on the page.