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

When competitors finally saw that Venture Global was legit, Sabel said, the company had three projects underway in Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines—which is mostly online today—and CP2. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025

An athlete at one event — Jim MacLaren, an amputee due to a motorcycle accident — placed in the top 20 percent of all the competitors. —Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025

Another competitor, Tip Top Tux, closed all its stores abruptly nationwide in 2023. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025

When looking to buy parts online from overseas retailers or the price is well below competitors, purchase with caution. —Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 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