Main Entry: play·er

Pronunciation: \ˈplā-ər\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

: one that plays: as a : a person who plays a game b : musician c : actor d : a device that reproduces recorded material (as video images or music) from a usually specified medium <a CD player> e : one actively involved especially in a competitive field or process : participant <a key player in politics>