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

Even so, the Denza Bao 5 is an intriguing new entrant to the UK's rugged SUV market. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Big defense companies are notoriously slow to produce new weapons, but new entrants are forcing them to innovate faster and more aggressively. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

One entrant who enjoys coming back each year is Orland Park’s Sam Van Bruggen, who brought a 1927 Model-T Roadster pickup. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Countries that mandate design reforms and age limits open up more space for competition from new entrants who designed their products for safety from the start. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 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