player

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die an einem Spiel, Sport oder Wettkampf teilnimmt; auch eine Person, die ein Musikinstrument spielt oder in einem Ensemble mitwirkt.

A noun referring to a person who participates in a game, sport, or competition.

1. Sports participantA1formalsport

   A person who participates in a sport or game.

   Sportlicher Teilnehmer

   • He is a talented soccer player.
   • The basketball player scored 30 points.
   • She became a professional tennis player.

   Synonymeathletecompetitorcontestantparticipantsportsmansportswoman

2. MusicianA2formal

   Someone who plays a musical instrument.

   Musiker

   • The guitar player performed an amazing solo.
   • She is a skilled piano player.
   • The band needs a new drum player.

   Synonymeinstrumentalistmusicianperformer

3. Game participantA1informal

   A person who participates in a game, especially video games or board games.

   Spieler

   • I'm the best player in this video game.
   • The board game requires four players.
   • He is a skilled chess player.

   Synonymecompetitorcontestantentrantparticipant

4. Romantic manipulator (slang)B2slangamerican

   A person who engages in casual relationships without commitment, often deceptively.

   Aufreißer

   • He's such a player; he dates multiple women at once.
   • Don't fall for his charm; he's a real player.
   • She called him out as a player on social media.

   Synonymecasanovalothariophilandererseducerskirt chaserwomanizer