playmaker

noun

play·​mak·​er ˈplā-ˌmā-kər 

: a player who leads the offense for a team (as in basketball or hockey)

playmaking

ˈplā-ˌmā-kiŋ 

noun or adjective

Examples of playmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other than Taylor, the bottom line is there just aren’t enough dynamic playmakers to give Indianapolis a solid shot at competing for the division and/or the playoffs. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

But in this current version of the Premier League, his hard running in behind defences to create space for playmakers and deft link-up play are valuable. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Carlsson has emerged as one of the NHL’s top young playmakers. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for playmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker