: 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
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By entering, entrants agree to abide by these rules, and warrant and represent that their entry is their original work.
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Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
While deliveries by existing drivers fell sharply in Seattle, new entrants arrived.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The shop features contemporary styles rooted in Japanese aesthetics, highlighting how even newer entrants nod to the signature visual language of Kojima denim while reaching for broader appeal.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
McNeal, who lives in Georgia and grew up visiting the State Fair with family members who live near Fair Park, beat out nearly 450 other entrants who submitted designs for the size-96 boots.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
While deliveries by existing drivers fell sharply in Seattle, new entrants arrived.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The shop features contemporary styles rooted in Japanese aesthetics, highlighting how even newer entrants nod to the signature visual language of Kojima denim while reaching for broader appeal.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
McNeal, who lives in Georgia and grew up visiting the State Fair with family members who live near Fair Park, beat out nearly 450 other entrants who submitted designs for the size-96 boots.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entrant
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entrant. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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entrant
noun
en·trant
ˈen-trənt 
: one that enters
especially
: one that enters a contest
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