player

/ˈpleɪər/
noun
  1. A person who takes part in a game or sport.
    • Each player on the soccer team must wear a uniform.
    • She is the best player in the chess club.
    • The basketball player scored twenty points in the game.
  2. A device that plays recorded media, such as music or video.
    • This old DVD player still works perfectly.
    • I put a CD in the player and pressed play.
    • He bought a new music player for his morning runs.
  3. A person or organization that is involved and influential in a particular activity or field.
    • She became a key player in the local art scene.
    • Small businesses can also be important players in the economy.
    • Our company is a major player in the technology industry.
  4. A person who behaves in a dishonest or manipulative way in romantic relationships.
    • He was known as a player who never stayed with one person for long.
    • She warned her friend not to trust that player.
    • The movie is about a player who finally learns to be honest.
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