player

play-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who takes part in a sport or game.

  2. 2.

    A person who plays a musical instrument.

  3. 3.

    An actor.

  4. 4.

    A device for playing audio or video.

  5. 5.

    A significant participant in something.

  6. 6.

    (Slang) A person who pursues romantic relationships insincerely.

Forms

plural: players

Related words

Antonyms: spectator
See also: athlete, game, musician, play
Synonyms: competitor, participant, performer

Etymology

From play + -er (agent suffix). The word play comes from Old English plegian, plegan meaning "to exercise, frolic." The compound has been used since Old English.