contestee

noun

con·​test·​ee

¦käntə̇¦stē,

-(ˌ)te¦s-;

kən¦te¦s-

plural -s

: one whose election is contested

Word History

Etymology

contest entry 1 + -ee

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Rhymes for contestee

• testy
• arrestee