participant

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pant pär-ˈti-sə-pənt How to pronounce participant (audio)
pər-
: one that participates
participants in a contest
participant adjective

Examples of participant in a Sentence

he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Designers can create different rules — such as random seat assignments or priority access — to better balance efficiency and fairness for participants. Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025 In terms of comfort, most participants wanted a wider toe box, a narrower heel and additional cushioning. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 The psychological care group actually had the highest and most consistent improvements, with the participants’ diabetes distress scores cut nearly in half and their A1C levels significantly reduced. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 Your Heart Health Might Benefit In one study, participants with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels were given 16 ounces (2 cups) of fresh carrot juice daily for three months. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for participant

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of participant was in 1543

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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

participant

noun
par·​tic·​i·​pant pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt How to pronounce participant (audio)
pär-
: one that participates

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