Synonyms for player


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pley-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpleɪ ər

Top 10 synonyms for player Other synonyms for the word player

Définition of player

Origin :
  • Old English plegere, agent noun from play (v.). Stage sense is from mid-15c. As a pimp's word for himself (also playa), attested from 1974. Player-piano attested from 1901.
  • noun person participating in sport
  • noun person who acts in performance
  • noun person who produces music
Example sentences :
  • The poet, the player, and all but the dancing-master and doctor, went on this errand.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
  • It is not for the player, himself, to become a piece upon the board.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • I marvel at the invention of the composer and the skill of the player, but there I cease.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth String   » by John Philip Sousa
  • "I've often thought you might have been a player," said she contemptuously.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The player—who may be left on the ground long after all games have been played out.
  • Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair
  • Then the eyes would be lowered and the player would go on with the game.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • "That's a wee bit better," was the player's verdict at the finish.
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • I forgot, Roland, that I was the looker-on, and not the player of the game.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • Before the day began to dawn, every player, save the Duke, had ceased to bet.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • The one who does this is subject to being caught like any other player.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America

Antonyms for player

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