competitor

noun

com·​pet·​i·​tor kəm-ˈpe-tə-tər 

: one that competes: such as

a

: rival

a fierce competitor on the soccer field

b

: one selling or buying goods or services in the same market as another

offering lower prices than our competitors

c

: an organism that lives in competition with another

The squid population increased dramatically when food competitors were depleted by heavy overfishing.

Synonyms of competitor

• contestant
• contender
• rival
• challenger

Examples of competitor in a Sentence

We offer better rates than our competitors.

There were more than 500 competitors in the race.

Recent Examples on the Web

But Richter echoed the comments of some fans online, who felt that Chiles' style and execution were taken for granted or undervalued when compared to her competitors. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025

While two opponents begin, the advantage could shift once additional competitors join the match. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025

Traditional sportsbook giant DraftKings acquired the Railbird exchange and will soon launch its own prediction market product, while top DraftKings competitor FanDuel will be involved through a partnership with exchange operator CME Group. —Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025

This model enables rapid domestic and international growth without the balance-sheet intensity that burdens competitors. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see competition

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

competitor

noun

com·​pet·​i·​tor kəm-ˈpet-ət-ər 

: one that competes especially in the selling of goods or services : rival