playmaker

[ pley-mey-ker ]

noun

, Sports.

1. an offensive player, as in basketball or ice hockey, who executes plays designed to put one or more teammates in a position to score.
2. Archaic. a playwright; dramatist.

playmaker

/ ˈpleɪˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. sport a player whose role is to create scoring opportunities for his or her team-mates

Other Words From

• playmaking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of playmaker¹

First recorded in 1520–30; play + maker

Example Sentences

Sam Darnold has been up and down lately, but the Vikings have multiple playmakers.

From Los Angeles Times

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is under serious pressure after the worst of three straight losses and the team's inability to score points despite their array of talented playmakers.

From BBC

The move demonstrated the benefits of having two playmakers in the backline, with Anscombe returning at fly-half and Thomas switching to inside centre from the number 10 he had occupied for Wales in the summer.

From BBC

However, the revival of a dual playmaker shape that worked fitfully under Eddie Jones has potential weaknesses.

From BBC

Guardiola did not just praise Martin to the media, he also spoke to the Saints boss straight after the final whistle - and Martin revealed City and England playmaker Phil Foden had also done so.

From BBC