Definition

A person or group that joins or participates in a competition or event.

Example

The entrants in the race trained hard for months to prepare.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new contest for local artists?

Yeah, I heard they have a lot of talented entrants this year.

I wonder if I should sign up as an entrant myself.

You totally should! It could be a great experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Entrant → It is formed from "ent" (from Old French *entrer*, meaning to enter) and "-ant" (a suffix used to form agent nouns). The word "entrant" refers to a person who enters a competition or a place.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'entering' ('ent') a competition, and the '-ant' indicates a person. An entrant is simply a person who enters.

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