PLAYER

n. 1 contestant, participant, competitor, contender; athlete, sportswoman, sportsman, Colloq US jock Chess players from all over the world came together for the championship The referee sent three players off. 2 actor or actress, performer, entertainer, trouper, Thespian The local drama group is the Allen Arts Players 3 gambler, better or especially US bettor, gamester, speculator, Brit punter J B. is a big player in the commodities market. 4 musician, instrumentalist, performer, virtuoso Gladys is one of the best tuba players in the band