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

According to a report shared first with USA TODAY, as of 2025, among participants who were not yet saving for retirement, 20% of emergency savers began contributing to a 401(k) for the first time after initiating emergency savings. — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

And participants must bring in their iconic blue-and-white coupons to Bed Bath & Beyond + The Container Store and Kirkland’s Home locations by July 13 to qualify. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Because the final trial results reflected a specific group of participants who met the entry criteria, further investigation is required to determine whether the short routine can safely benefit older adults facing more severe physical limitations or cognitive decline. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 June 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