player

Definition

  • noun: a person who plays a sport or game
  • noun: one that 'plays'
  • synonyms: roscius, actor, actress

Examples

  • Even the movie's 'bit players' [=people who perform very small roles] are excellent.

  • The other people on the staff don't like him because he's not a 'team player'.

  • The band's lead guitar 'player' hurt his hand and couldn't play.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) (quietly): Frankie. (both chuckling quietly) Ma, I'm home. (romantic music plays on record player) Oh, you remember that girl Joanna I was telling you about? I asked her out today. Think we're going to go (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can
  • (..) Gentlemen, as of this moment, I am that second mouse. (laughter and enthusiastic applause) ("Embraceable You" playing on record player) PAULA: You're a better dancer than your father, Frankie. You hear that, Daddy? FRANK SR.: (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can