Ballplayer

/ˈbɔːlˌpleɪ.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who plays a ball game, especially in regard to sports such as baseball, basketball, or football.

The ballplayer hit a home run in the final inning of the game.

An athlete who is skilled in a specific sport that involves a ball.

She was a talented ballplayer, known for her agility and speed on the court.

A member of a team sport that typically involves competition and teamwork.

As a professional ballplayer, he traveled across the country for games and tournaments.

A term used to denote someone who plays at a recreational or amateur level.

Even as a weekend ballplayer, he enjoyed the camaraderie of his teammates.

The word is a compound of 'ball' referring to the spherical object used in various games and 'player' referring to one who plays.

ballplayer of the year

An award given to the best player in a league or division.

star ballplayer

A highly talented and celebrated player.

retired ballplayer

A former professional player who no longer participates in professional sports.

baseball

A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players.

basketball

A sport in which teams attempt to score points by throwing a ball through the opponent's hoop.

Baller

He's such a baller; he makes amazing plays on the court.

Big leaguer

After being called up, he's officially a big leaguer now.