Cricketer

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪkətər/

Definitions of cricketer

noun A person who plays cricket.

Example Sentences

A1 The cricketer hit the ball with a bat.

A2 The cricketer scored a century in the match.

B1 The cricketer was selected for the national team.

B2 The cricketer's technique has improved over the years.

C1 The cricketer captained his team to victory in the tournament.

C2 The cricketer's retirement was met with tributes from fans and fellow players.

Examples of cricketer in a Sentence

formal The cricketer scored a century in the match yesterday.

informal Did you see that cricketer hit a six in the game?

slang That cricketer is a total boss on the field.

figurative The cricketer's determination was like a beacon of light in the team.

Grammatical Forms of cricketer

• past tense: cricketered
• plural: cricketers
• comparative: more cricketer
• superlative: most cricketer
• present tense: cricketer
• future tense: will cricketer
• perfect tense: have cricketered
• continuous tense: is cricketering
• singular: cricketer
• positive degree: cricketer
• infinitive: to cricketer
• gerund: cricketering
• participle: cricketered

Origin and Evolution of cricketer

First Known Use: 1706 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cricketer' originated from the sport of cricket, which was developed in England in the late 16th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who plays the sport of cricket, the term 'cricketer' has evolved to encompass all individuals involved in the game, including players, umpires, and coaches.