participant

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pant pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 

pər-

: one that participates

participants in a contest

participant adjective

Synonyms of participant

• participator
• player

Examples of participant in a Sentence

he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank

Recent Examples on the Web

The closure affects city staff, the Old National Youth Athletic Association, contractors, permit holders, program participants and members of the public. — CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Newer data is available, but the most up-to-date version of the survey hasn’t been around long enough for researchers to know participants’ cause and time of death. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

The Powerball jackpot has officially reached $1 billion, giving lottery players a shot at one of the largest prizes in game history and, for the first time, drawing participants from both the United States and the United Kingdom. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Nix has been a full participant and taken a normal set of starter reps every day of camp, including last week when the team practiced six straight days. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

participant

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pant pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt 

pär-

: one that participates