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

Barca playmaker Pedri was sent off in the final stages for a second yellow card as tensions spilled over in the Spanish capital.

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The creative playmaker netted the goal that beat Germany in the Euros semi-final as Spain made history by progressing to the final for the first time.

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"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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