contestant
1 of 1noun/kən.ˈtɛs.tənt/
Forms:contestants
1
a person who takes part in a competition or contest
- Each contestant performed a song for the judges.
- The contestant answered all the quiz questions correctly.
- Contestants must register before entering the competition.
- The first contestant stepped onto the stage nervously.
- The cooking show featured ten talented contestants.
3
someone who takes part in a competition or contest