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player

 

[ หˆpleษชษ™r ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

sports

A person who takes part in a game or sport.

Synonyms

athlete, competitor, participant

Examples of usage

  • He is a talented basketball player.
  • She is the best player on the team.
Context #2 | Noun

games

A person who participates in a game or competition.

Synonyms

competitor, gamer, participant

Examples of usage

  • The chess player made a strategic move.
  • She is a skilled poker player.
Context #3 | Noun

musical instruments

A person who plays a musical instrument.

Synonyms

instrumentalist, musician, performer

Examples of usage

  • He is a talented guitar player.
  • She is a skilled piano player.
Context #4 | Noun

video games

A person who engages in playing video games.

Synonyms

gamer, gaming enthusiast, video game aficionado

Examples of usage

  • He is an avid video game player.
  • She is a professional esports player.
Context #5 | Noun

business

A person who participates in a business deal or transaction.

Synonyms

businessperson, deal maker, entrepreneur

Examples of usage

  • He is a key player in the negotiation.
  • She is a successful business player.
Context #6 | Noun

theatre

A person who performs in a play or performance.

Synonyms

actor, performer, thespian

Examples of usage

  • He is a versatile theater player.
  • She is a talented stage player.

Translations

Translations of the word "player" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jogador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคฒเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spieler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gracz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฌใƒผใƒคใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyuncu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyunรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugador

Etymology

The word 'player' originated in the late 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'pleiere', meaning 'one who takes part in a game'. It has evolved over time to encompass various contexts such as sports, games, music, and business. The term has become widely used in modern language to refer to individuals involved in competitive activities or performances.

See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,303, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.