entrant

[ en-truhnt ]

noun

1. a competitor in a contest.
2. a new member, as of an association or school.
3. a person who enters.

entrant

/ ˈɛntrənt /

noun

1. a person who enters
2. a new member of a group, society, or association
3. a person who enters a competition or contest; competitor

Other Words From

• non·entrant noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of entrant¹

1625–35; < French, noun use of entrant, present participle of entrer to enter

Word History and Origins

Origin of entrant¹

C17: from French, literally: entering, from entrer to enter

Example Sentences

Looks like Netflix may soon face some competition from an unlikely entrant in the streaming wars: Chick-fil-A, believe it or not.

From Salon

At 59, Gachagua is a rather late entrant and his future is unclear.

From BBC

Some contestants, including Nemo, came under pressure to boycott the show, while Israel's entrant Eden Golan reportedly faced death threats.

From BBC

Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Celtic are Britain's entrants, with the action kicking off on Tuesday night.

From BBC

But after the gesture was blocked by Mr Spiers’ employer, Veolia, a travel agent launched a competition to win a £3,000 holiday to Portugal, with very narrow criteria for entrants.

From BBC

Related Words

• aspirant
• competitor
• contestant
• entry
• newcomer
• participant