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

  • (..) So we'll just... I'll just see you for lunch instead tomorrow. Your mother will be proud. All right, thanks, Pop. Bye. The readiness is all. You know the players. Call the game. Thank you. - You ready? - Is your highness... ...gonna drop me off at confession before work, or fuck me, or what? (..)
    2006 The Departed