entrant

noun

en·​trant ˈen-trənt 

: one that enters

especially : one that enters a contest

Examples of entrant in a Sentence

Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules.

new entrants into a highly competitive field

Recent Examples on the Web

Sponsor reserves the right to request proof of these permissions in a form acceptable to Sponsor from any entrant at any time. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

To enter, follow the instructions in the email and complete the entry form in full, including the entrant’s name and email address, and the name and email address of the guest. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026

Thirty-two entrants move on to the single-elimination stage, which begins on Sunday afternoon. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 24 June 2026

This year's Wild Card entrants—those ranked too low to qualify automatically but have been accepted by the committee—have been named. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

entrant

noun

en·​trant ˈen-trənt 

: one that enters

especially : one that enters a contest