registrant

noun

reg·​is·​trant ˈre-jə-strənt How to pronounce registrant (audio)
: one that registers or is registered

Examples of registrant in a Sentence

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Class limited to the first 15 registrants; others will be on a waiting list. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 Registration is more likely when a mark instantly identifies to consumers the registrant as the source. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Beyond film premieres, festival registrants will once again gain access to conference keynotes, comedy showcases, exhibitions, and a full slate of networking events. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025 Over the past month, the group of food pantries that comprise Share Food Program in Philadelphia saw a 12-fold increase in new registrants looking for food support, said George Matysik, the executive director. Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for registrant

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of registrant was in 1868

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“Registrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registrant. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

registrant

noun
reg·​is·​trant ˈrej-ə-strənt How to pronounce registrant (audio)
: one that registers or is registered

Legal Definition

registrant

noun
reg·​is·​trant ˈre-jə-strənt How to pronounce registrant (audio)
: a person who registers or is registered
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