player · noun C /ˈpleɪ.ər/
Word family
Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player
Adjectives: playful
Verbs: play, outplay, replay
Adverbs: playfully
player (SPORT/GAME)
A1 someone who takes part in a game or sport
Dictionary examples:
a football/tennis player
Each player takes three cards.
Learner example:
My friend [is a] good football player. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Arabic)
player (MUSIC)
A2 someone who plays a musical instrument
Dictionary example:
a piano/violin player
Learner example:
I g[o]t a spe[c]tacular guitar signed by Adrian Smith, Iron Maiden's guitar player. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)
player (MACHINE)
A2 something that produces sound or video
Dictionary example:
a CD/DVD/MP3 player
Learner example:
Yesterday I left my mp3 player in your house. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)
