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

De Bruyne is still the main playmaker, and Courtois is starting in goal. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Kylian Mbappé’s six goals have him one behind Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race, while Michael Olise’s five assists currently have him as the tournament’s leading playmaker. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

The rookie is an instinctive playmaker who has a knack for creating turnovers. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Dembele’s pace stretches defenses, Olise has developed into one of Europe’s most creative playmakers and Barcola's intelligent movement constantly pulls defenders out of position. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 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