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Ballplayer - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A ballplayer is an athlete who participates in sports involving a ball, such as baseball, basketball, or soccer. The term often refers to professional or skilled players in team sports.

ballplayer

/ˈbɔlˌpleɪər/ /ˈbɔːlˌpleɪə/

Definition:

A person who plays baseball professionally or as a hobby.

Synonyms:

baseballer, athlete, sportsman, player

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

spectator, nonplayer

Common Collocations:

professional ballplayer, talented ballplayer, rookie ballplayer, team ballplayer

Derivatives:

ballplayers, ballplaying

Usage Tips:

Use "ballplayer" to refer to someone actively engaged in playing baseball, not other sports.

Common Phrases:

star ballplayer, veteran ballplayer, natural-born ballplayer

Etymology:

Derived from "ball" (game object) + "player" (participant), first recorded in the late 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The ballplayer hit a home run yesterday.
  • 2. She dreams of becoming a professional ballplayer one day.
  • 3. The young ballplayer practiced every afternoon after school.
  • 4. Fans cheered loudly for their favorite ballplayer.

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