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Definition of player

player

/ˈpleɪ.ər/
play · er
Plural:players
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• noun

1

A person taking part in a sport or game.

Example

"The coach praised every player on the team for their hard work during the championship match."

2

A person who plays a musical instrument, or (especially in historical or theatrical contexts) a stage actor.

Example

"She was hired as the principal flute player for the municipal symphony orchestra."

3

An electronic device or software program used for playing recorded audio or video.

Example

"My grandfather still uses his vintage record player to listen to classic jazz albums."

4

A person, company, or organization that is actively involved and influential in a particular industry, field, or situation.

Example

"Over the past decade, the startup has become a major player in the renewable energy sector."

5

A person who pursues romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners simultaneously, often in a manipulative or insincere manner (informal).

Example

"Her friends warned her not to trust him because he had a reputation for being a player."

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• Rhymes for player

• Nearby Words

playdate
playday
playdough
player
playfellow
playfield
playful

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'plegere', derived from 'plega' (meaning game, sport, or brisk movement) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Player. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/player
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