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

Last September, more than 16,000 students were named semifinalists for being the highest-scoring entrants from each state, with proportions based on each state’s total of graduating seniors. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026

You will be given a deadline to make full payment for the tickets; otherwise, they will be allocated to another ballot entrant. — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Each entrant hereby acknowledges that such entrant does not reserve any rights in or to the Entry. — AJC.com, 13 July 2026

Registering for the drawing will require entrants to provide their credit card information. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 13 July 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