Synonyms for

Players

Verb / ˈpleɪɜ:z / Another word for players — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Players are people who participate in games or sports.

Synonyms & similar words

instrumentalist histrion thespian roleplayer player musician actor participant athletes competitors contestants gamers sportsmen participants actors performers artists entertainers instrumentalists musicians soloists troupers stars pros experts specialists

Synonyms by register

Formal

participants contestants competitors protagonists

Informal

guys folks team crew

Literary

performers actors dramatis personae

Antonyms

nonplayers spectators audience onlookers outsiders nonparticipants

Common collocations

  • professional players
  • amateur players
  • key players
  • team players
  • game players
  • card players
  • chess players
  • role players

Word family

noun player
verb play
adjective playable

Usage note

The term 'players' can refer to individuals participating in a game, sport, or performance. It can also refer to people who are influential or manipulative in a situation.

Example sentences

  1. The soccer players scored a goal!
  2. The basketball players practiced every day.
  3. The chess players were very skilled.
  4. The video game players were having fun.
  5. The baseball players wore their uniforms.

Quotes

  • Being successful at anything means you have to be a little bit of a player. - Venus Williams
  • I'm not a player, I just crush a lot. - Big Pun
  • I'm a player and I know how to play. - Lil Wayne

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