competitor

[ kuhm-pet-i-ter ]

noun

1. a person, team, company, etc., that competes; rival.

competitor

/ kəmˈpɛtɪtə /

noun

1. a person, group, team, firm, etc, that vies or competes; rival

Other Words From

• com·peti·tor·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of competitor¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin competītor “rival for an office,” equivalent to com- com- + petītor “seeker, claimant” ( petitor )

Synonym Study

See opponent.

Example Sentences

And unlike with electricity and gas, people cannot simply switch to a competitor.

From BBC

The problem, Johnson said, is field events consist of multiple attempts of a given throw or jump, with the winner determined after each competitor has exhausted all their tries.

From Los Angeles Times

“Competition is a big part of the success of theme parks ... making sure that you have the latest and greatest attraction before your competitor does,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Meta said the Commission had provided "no evidence" of harm either to competitors or consumers.

From BBC

"We knew they had booked specifically to watch the match here, so when we had to cancel it meant they went to competitors," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• adversary
• challenger
• competition
• contestant
• favorite
• opponent
• rival