noun
cricketer
KRIHK-ih-tuh
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.
Word Forms
cricketers plural
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Etymology
From cricket + the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who does."