player
Translation
player, participant, musician, performer
Examples
He is a famous soccer player.
He is a famous football player.
She is a talented piano player.
She is a talented piano player.
My old CD player is broken.
My old CD player is broken.
The company is a major player in the market.
The company is a major player in the market.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) player someone who plays a sport or instrument He is a professional player.
Similar Words
Synonyms: participant, competitor, musician, actor
Etymology
From the verb 'play' plus the agent noun suffix '-er', meaning 'one who plays'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'plays' something, whether it's a game, an instrument, or a role in a situation.