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playmaker

noun
play·​mak·​er | \ ˈplā-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce playmaker (audio) \

Definition of playmaker

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

Other Words from playmaker

playmaking \ ˈplā-​ˌmā-​kiŋ How to pronounce playmaking (audio) \ noun or adjective

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1931, in the meaning defined above

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playmaker

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How to pronounce playmaker (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of playmaker

: a skillful player in sports like basketball, soccer, and hockey who makes plays that help a team to score during games

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