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

  • (..) -No such thing as easy time in the hole. -A week in the hole is like a year. -Damn straight. -I had Mr. Mozart to keep me company. So they let you tote that record player down there, huh? It was in here. In here. That's the beauty of music. They... ...can't get that from you. Haven't you ever felt (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption