contestant
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noun \kən-ˈtes-tənt also ˈkän-ˌ\Definition of CONTESTANT
1
: one that participates in a contest
2
: one that contests an award or decision
See Examples of CONTESTANT
- The contestant who catches the most fish wins.
- The winning contestants will receive a cash prize.
First Known Use of CONTESTANT
1665
Related to CONTESTANT
- Synonyms
- challenger, competition, contender, competitor, corrival, rival
- Antonyms
- noncompetitor
Rhymes with CONTESTANT
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