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

  • (..) We have one match in Brazil. All right. Do not leave Europe, Asia or the Americas. - Okay. - Where is this famous soccer player? He is outside on the practice field. Well, we shall see about Mr. Bizu. I've got Bizu in the interrogation room. What's the plan? I'm going to give him the good-coplbad-cop routine. You are the soccer player known as Bizu? - Yes. - You were acquainted with Gluant? - I'm glad he's pushing up daisies. - He is not pushing up daisies. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther