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

  • (..) that had a big impact. Good. And, uh, you're an editor for the Spotlight team? I'd prefer to think of myself as player coach, but yes. Are you familiar with Spotlight? No, not particularly. Well, we are a four-person investigative team. (..)
    2015 Spotlight