/ ˈpleɪə(r); NAmE / noun
1.
a person who takes part in a game or sport :
a tennis / rugby / chess, etc. player
a game for four players
a midfield player
2.
a company or person involved in a particular area of business or politics :
The company has emerged as a major player in the London property market.
—see also team player
3.
(in compounds) a machine for reproducing sound or pictures that have been recorded on CDs, etc. :
a CD / DVD / cassette / record player
4.
(usually in compounds) a person who plays a musical instrument :
a trumpet player
5.
( old-fashioned ) (especially in names) an actor :
Phoenix Players present 'Juno and the Paycock'.