: 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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To enter, follow the instructions in the email and complete the entry form in full, including the entrant’s name and email address, and the name and email address of the guest.
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AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Today, entrants must brush up on the formal definitions of substance use disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and familiarize themselves with classification criteria specified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
With an overall average time of 3 hours, 39 minutes and 28 seconds, Reed placed first among 16 women competing in the World Marathon Challenge, which celebrated its ninth edition this year with more than 50 total entrants.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The simple and bland boy kibble diet is the newest entrant in the protein craze, which has motivated companies to capitalize on the demand.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
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AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Today, entrants must brush up on the formal definitions of substance use disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and familiarize themselves with classification criteria specified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
With an overall average time of 3 hours, 39 minutes and 28 seconds, Reed placed first among 16 women competing in the World Marathon Challenge, which celebrated its ninth edition this year with more than 50 total entrants.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The simple and bland boy kibble diet is the newest entrant in the protein craze, which has motivated companies to capitalize on the demand.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entrant. Accessed 11 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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