laker
word
Definition
A 'Laker' is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, a professional basketball team in the NBA. It can also refer to the team itself.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in sports contexts, especially basketball discussions about the NBA. 'Laker' almost always refers to a member of the team or to the team itself (as in, "The Lakers are playing tonight"). Not used as a general term; sometimes appears in the plural 'Lakers.'
Spanish: jugador de los Lakers - Laker (equipo de baloncesto)Portuguese (BR): jogador do Lakers - Laker (equipe de basquete)Portuguese (PT): jogador dos Lakers - Laker (equipa de basquetebol)Chinese (Simplified): 湖人队球员 - 湖人（篮球队）Chinese (Traditional): 湖人隊球員 - 湖人（籃球隊）Hindi: लेकर का खिलाड़ी - लेकर्स (बास्केटबॉल टीम)Arabic: لاعب ليكرز - ليكرز (فريق كرة سلة)
Example Sentences
The Lakers won the game last night.
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He grew up dreaming of being a Laker.
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Are you watching the Lakers game tonight?
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My brother is a big Laker fan.
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LeBron James is a famous Laker.
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Honestly, I never thought he would become a Laker.
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