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

He was listed on the injury report for this week’s home game against the New York Jets but was a full participant in practice on Thursday. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2026

Also, that percentage of active participants tends to reflect a far greater percentage of the population that, even if not active, does agree with the goals of the movement, which can later develop into a groundswell of support. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Organizers said international firms specializing in audiovisual finance are expected to attend, although no participants have yet been named. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Among notable Buccaneer injuries, tackle Tristan Wirfs (toe) was added to the report as a nonparticipant, while wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (foot) was upgraded to a full participant. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 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