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

• 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

If there’s even a small chance that this audacious company—or its competitors—can succeed in its goal, the implications would be nothing less than world-changing. —Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025

Every three months, public companies must bare their financial souls to investors, analysts, competitors and journalists hungry to scrutinize margins and future guidance. —Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025

But if the old home videos of Brady battling Matthew in mini sticks are any indication, the former has always been a fierce competitor, too. —Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

In the kitchen, Evans led with compassion, integrity and genuine care for her teammates (and competitors) and food creations, all while honoring her southern flavors, heritage and culture. —Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 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