entrant

[ˈɛntrənt]

entrant Definition

  • 1a person or group that enters a competition or contest
  • 2a person who is entering or has entered a particular sphere or market

Using entrant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entrant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The entrants in the race were all very experienced runners.

  • Example

    The new entrant in the market quickly gained a large share of customers.

  • Example

    The scholarship program received over 500 entrants this year.

entrant Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with entrant

  • first-time entrant

    a person or group that is entering a competition or contest for the first time

    Example

    As a first-time entrant, she was nervous about competing against more experienced candidates.

  • a person or group that enters a competition or contest after the deadline or after others have already started

    Example

    The rules state that no late entrants will be accepted into the competition.

  • a person or group that is entering or has entered a particular market or industry

    Example

    The new market entrant quickly gained a large share of customers due to their innovative product design.

Origins of entrant

from French 'entrant', present participle of 'entrer', meaning 'to enter'

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Summary: entrant in Brief

An 'entrant' [ˈɛntrənt] is a person or group that enters a competition or contest, or a person who is entering or has entered a particular sphere or market. It can refer to a first-time entrant or a late entrant, and is often used in formal contexts like scholarship programs or business markets.