contestant

noun
UK: /kənˈtestənt/
US: /kənˈtestənt/

  1. A person who participates in a competition or contest.

    1. Each contestant did their best at the show.
    2. The brave contestant answered the final question and won the prize.

  2. Someone who is trying to win an election or a position of power.

    1. The contestant spoke about his plans at the rally.
    2. Each contestant presented their ideas during the political debate this week.

Synonyms

participant competitor entrant candidate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contestant" in English means: A person who participates in a competition or contest., Someone who is trying to win an election or a position of power..

The phonetic transcription of "contestant" is /kənˈtestənt/ in British English and /kənˈtestənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contestant": participant, competitor, entrant, candidate.

Example usage of "contestant": "Each contestant did their best at the show.". More examples on the page.