Footballer (Noun)

Meaning

An athlete who plays American football.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The footballer's impressive speed and agility made him a valuable asset to the team.
• As a professional footballer, he spent hours each day practicing his passes and tackles.
• The young footballer's dream was to play in the NFL one day.
• After suffering a serious injury, the footballer was forced to retire from the sport.
• The footballer's impressive physique and strength made him a formidable opponent on the field.

Synonyms

• Football Player

Hypernyms

• Player
• Athlete

Hyponyms

• Kicker
• Lineman
• Blocker
• Receiver
• Tackler
• Pass Catcher
• Linebacker
• Ball Carrier
• Football Hero
• Cornerback
• Back

Related Words

• Football (noun)