Meaning & use
player
A person who takes part in a game, sport, or performance.
See it in a sentence
Each player on the team had to attend practice three times a week.
The casino welcomed every player with a free drink at the tables.
A note on using this word
In casual slang, a player also describes someone who has multiple romantic relationships at once, often dishonestly.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An important participant or influential figure within a particular field or industry.
The startup quickly became a major player in the electric vehicle market.
3. noun
Informal term for someone who dates or flirts with many people, often insincerely.
Her friends warned her that he had a reputation as a player.
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