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

The prize is a bracelet with various charms representing FIFA competitors and their host countries. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026

Even before the eight competitors started their first 45-second run on the park course, hundreds of fans lined the arena and the crowd only grew into the afternoon. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

The match is expected to be brutal with much animosity between the two competitors. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

By the end of 2026, Artisan and his competitors will run camps in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas, Boston and several more North American cities. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

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