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

  • (..) it's gonna have to start with a considerable attitude adjustment. Now the whole "I'm black and I'm proud" thing doesn't fly in the corporate world. You have to be a team player. Now quit the Y. Join the country club. Take up golf. It's called "building relationships." And what's the deal (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond
  • (..) (all chuckling) "Remember, neither the keenest mind nor the sharpest wit is a match for the truest heart. Each player selects a game piece..." Yeah, yeah, we get it. It's like Monopoly. You roll the dice and move a space. Let's play. (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond