Definitions

1. noun

A person who plays a game or sport, especially professionally.

“The football player scored a goal in the final match.”

2. noun

A person who plays a musical instrument or performs in a band, orchestra, etc.

“The jazz player soloed for several minutes during the concert.”

3. noun

A person who plays a role in a movie, play, or other performance.

“The actor was a skilled player in the Shakespearean drama.”

4. noun

A person who participates in an online gaming community.

“The player spent hours building his character in the virtual world.”

5. noun

A part of a system, such as a computer or a machine, that performs a specific function.

“The player in the CD player skipped the song and started it over.”

6. verb

To play a game or sport, especially professionally.

“He played football in college and was drafted by the NFL.”

7. verb

To play a musical instrument or perform in a band, orchestra, etc.

“She played the piano beautifully in the concert.”

8. verb

To pretend to have a certain role or character.

“The actor played a detective in the movie.”

9. verb

To participate in an online gaming community.

“She played a game of online chess with her friend.”

10. verb

To operate or control a machine or device.

“The player played the video game for several hours.”