player
noun
a person or thing that plays.
players
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pluralof player.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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What a lesson of perseverance and patience to pass along to his players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
In line with many players in the drinks business, Heineken recorded a steady decline in its share price beginning a few years ago, as high inflation added to costs and damped drinkers’ spending power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Dowman is one of best young players in Europe and tough treatment from defenders is something Arteta has previously said that Dowman will have to get used to.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Lakers coach JJ Redick, still mindful that the season is less than a week old, considered the defensive struggles a learning lesson for all coaches and players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Within a few months after joining the club, Bobby, together with Lombardy and Gore, dominated the weekly speed tournaments, which limited players to ten seconds a move.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
