noun
Uncommon
cricketer
KRIHK-ih-tuh
Cricketer (noun) means someone who plays cricket, especially at a serious or professional level. Example: “He became a professional cricketer after captaining his university team.”
noun
1
Someone who plays cricket, especially at a serious or professional level.
"He became a professional cricketer after captaining his university team."
"The retired cricketer now works as a commentator."
How to use cricketer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who plays the sport of cricket.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cricketers
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Etymology
From cricket + the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who does."
Rhymes for cricketer
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What does “cricketer” mean?
The word “cricketer” means someone who plays cricket, especially at a serious or professional level. In plain terms, a person who plays the sport of cricket.
How do you pronounce “cricketer”?
“Cricketer” is pronounced KRIHK-ih-tuh (/ˈkɹɪk.ɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cricketer” in a sentence?
Here is “cricketer” used in a sentence: “He became a professional cricketer after captaining his university team.”
What part of speech is “cricketer”?
“Cricketer” is a noun.
Is “cricketer” a common word?
“Cricketer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
