contestant Definition
- 1a person who takes part in a competition or contest
- 2a person who applies for a job or seeks admission to an educational program
Using contestant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contestant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The contestants were all nervous before the final round.
Example
She was a contestant on the reality show last season.
Example
The university received thousands of applications from prospective contestants.
contestant Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for contestant
Phrases with contestant
to participate in a competition or contest
Example
He decided to be a contestant in the spelling bee.
a person who participates in a game show
Example
The game show contestant won a car and a trip to Hawaii.
a person who competes in a beauty pageant
Example
The beauty pageant contestant wore a stunning evening gown.
Origins of contestant
from Latin 'contestari', meaning 'to call to witness'
Summary: contestant in Brief
A 'contestant' [kənˈtɛstənt] is a person who takes part in a competition or contest, such as a game show or a beauty pageant. It can also refer to someone who applies for a job or admission to a program. Examples include 'The contestants were all nervous before the final round.' and 'The university received thousands of applications from prospective contestants.' Synonyms include 'competitor,' 'challenger,' and 'rival.'
