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

Even amid personal chaos, the coach sought out Sexton for individual conversations, pushing and prodding the eighth-year guard to challenge himself as a playmaker and defender. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

Now with wide receiver Mike Evans gone and a playmaker needed, adding Sadiq gives that explosion factor back to quarterback Baker Mayfield. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026

The 6-foot-3 playmaker has scored 20 or more points four times since conference play began, including a season-high 27 points against Utah in February. —Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026

When seeking a playmaker, the Broncos required a receiver who could beat any coverage and fit in their culture. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 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