player — a person who takes part in a sport or game
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who takes part in a sport or game
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpleɪər/
Example Sentences
- The chess player spent three hours thinking about one move.
- My old CD player finally broke after 20 years of faithful service.
- She's not just a good piano player; she can also fix the piano when it breaks!
player
NOUN[/ˈpleɪər/]
a person who takes part in a sport or game
A basketball player dribbles through defenders during an intense game
The player's prayer before the mayor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'pleyer', formed from the verb 'play' (meaning to engage in activity, perform music, or act) combined with the agent suffix '-er'. Originally denoting a musician or actor, the term gradually expanded to encompass athletes and devices capable of reproducing media.
Breakdown
play (engage in activity, perform) + -er (agent suffix indicating one who performs an action)
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📝Examples
“The chess player spent three hours thinking about one move.”
“My old CD player finally broke after 20 years of faithful service.”
“She's not just a good piano player; she can also fix the piano when it breaks!”
“The soccer player scored a goal and then celebrated by doing his homework on the field.”
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