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

There are injury questions surrounding two of Georgia’s top playmakers entering Saturday’s game against Oklahoma. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Junior receiver/running back Kamari Polk has been another big playmaker for the Spartans and junior quarterback Danny Strelow. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The 6-foot, 216-pound playmaker suffered a torn ACL that ended his final collegiate season in 2023. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

The offensive line is a problem, there is no dynamic playmaker at running back, and the defense which finished second in points allowed last season is currently ranked 25th. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 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