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

Today, the brand has eight products, including the latest entrant, a lip balm. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Competitive grants should support strong alternatives, including partnerships with effective schools and programs serving midcareer entrants. — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

To participate in the contest, entrants will need to follow the CBSLA Sports Central X account @SportsCentralLA during the promotional window. — CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Ginn's business shows how quickly a new entrant can reach meaningful revenue without first building an organization around it. — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 7 Nov. 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