participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The organization grows as participants bring their friends along.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2024
Tinder requires both participants to opt-in to the feature before either party can initiate a call.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Rotational programs provide an excellent opportunity to develop early career generalist experiences, enabling participants to explore various facets of a particular field.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
This statewide tournament invites participants to document the different species of birds migrating through the Lone Star State from April 15 to May 15.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Many of the artists who were at Frieze, either as participants or spectators, cherished getting a chance to unwind after the hectic festival.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The study ended in 2005, and researchers then tracked the participants until December 2020.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Here's what participants can possibly win after filling out a submission form:
A $25 bookstore gift card.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
Especially in a case like this one, where each participant left a distinct mark in a true group effort.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2024
Tinder requires both participants to opt-in to the feature before either party can initiate a call.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Rotational programs provide an excellent opportunity to develop early career generalist experiences, enabling participants to explore various facets of a particular field.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
This statewide tournament invites participants to document the different species of birds migrating through the Lone Star State from April 15 to May 15.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Many of the artists who were at Frieze, either as participants or spectators, cherished getting a chance to unwind after the hectic festival.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The study ended in 2005, and researchers then tracked the participants until December 2020.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Here's what participants can possibly win after filling out a submission form:
A $25 bookstore gift card.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
Especially in a case like this one, where each participant left a distinct mark in a true group effort.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1543, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near participant
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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