1. a player in a team sport who creates scoring opportunities for teammates
Usage: sports
2. a person who influences or controls events or situations
Usage: informal

Examples

• The point guard was the team’s primary playmaker.
• She’s known as a creative playmaker who can thread passes through tight defenses.
• The coach praised the midfielder for being an excellent playmaker.
• He became the political playmaker behind the scenes.
• The veteran quarterback served as the playmaker for the offense.
• Her vision on the field made her a natural playmaker.
• The company’s CEO was the main playmaker in the merger deal.