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

The out-of-state architects tended to fare better than the local entrants. — Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

The company will give entrants free access to a digital toolkit that contains creative assets, including images of Svedka Vodka Water – which means no one will be required to buy can of the beverage to create a submission. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

In 1973, Mahan held the halter of a Derby entrant while Copelan treated a troublesome abscess with hot compresses. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

By entering this Promotion, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 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