player

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music

n. someone who plays a musical instrument.

n. a musician who performs on a specific instrument.

“She is a talented piano player who performs at the local jazz club.”

“The orchestra is looking for a skilled horn player to fill the vacancy left by the retiring principal soloist.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater Literary

n. an actor in a play or movie.

n. a performer in a theatrical production or film; often used in historical or formal contexts.

Español:actor

“The players took a bow as the curtain fell on the final act.”

“Shakespeare famously wrote that all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Computing

n. a machine or software used to play music, videos, or films.

n. an electronic device or software application designed to reproduce recorded audio or video media.

“I need to buy a new DVD player because the old one stopped working.”

“The latest software update for the media player includes support for high-definition audio formats and improved subtitle rendering.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic

n. a person or company that has a lot of power or influence in a particular area.

n. an individual or entity that exercises significant influence or power within a specific sphere of activity.

“Our company is becoming a major player in the renewable energy market.”

“Diplomatic analysts suggest that the small nation has emerged as a key player in regional security negotiations.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Slang

n. someone who has many romantic relationships at the same time and is not serious about them.

n. a person who habitually pursues multiple romantic or sexual partners without seeking a committed relationship.

“He has a reputation for being a player, so she decided not to date him.”

“The protagonist of the novel is a self-confessed player who eventually learns the value of emotional vulnerability and commitment.”