basketballer

/bæskɪtˈbɔːlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who plays basketball, especially at a high level.

“He was a skilled basketballer and led his team to victory.”

2. noun

A person who plays basketball professionally.

“The famous basketballer signed a multi-million dollar contract with a top team.”

3. noun

A person who has a lot of skill or knowledge about basketball.

“He’s a great basketballer and can give us tips on how to improve our game.”

Synonyms

  • basketball player
  • basketball star
  • hoopster

Antonyms

  • non-athlete
  • non-player