playmaker

[pley-mey-ker]

noun

Sports.

1. an offensive player, as in basketball or ice hockey, who executes plays designed to put one or more teammates in a position to score.

2. Archaic.,  a playwright; dramatist.

playmaker

/ ˈpleɪˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. sport a player whose role is to create scoring opportunities for his or her team-mates

Other Word Forms

• playmaking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of playmaker¹

First recorded in 1520–30; play + maker

Example Sentences

"For me he's the most incredible playmaker in world football at this present time."

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Former Exeter playmaker Simmonds then added a further 13 points in the second half near the Pyrenees to make sure of victory.

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Philadelphia appeared on its way to getting its key playmakers involved against the Broncos on Sunday.

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Arizona plays hard but misses key playmakers such as James Conner.

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After that match, he was seen mingling with his future team-mates, including England playmaker Palmer, in what appeared to be a moment of respect between peers.

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