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Definition of playmaker

playmaker

/ˈpleɪˌmeɪkər/
play · mak · er
Plural:playmakers
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Adjective:playmaking
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• noun

1

In team sports such as soccer, basketball, or ice hockey, an athlete who controls the flow of offensive play and creates scoring opportunities for teammates through skilled passing and tactical vision.

Example

"The coach brought on a creative playmaker in the second half to break through the opponent's defense."

2

A person who writes plays; a dramatist or playwright (now rare).

Example

"During the early modern era, the playmaker often adapted historical chronicles for the stage."

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• Nearby Words

playland
playlet
playlist
playmaker
playmaking
playmate
playoff

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