entrant
Americannoun
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a person who enters
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a new member of a group, society, or association
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a person who enters a competition or contest; competitor
Other Word Forms
- nonentrant noun
Etymology
Origin of entrant
1625–35; < French, noun use of entrant, present participle of entrer to enter
Example Sentences
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The key question for any Eurovision entrant is, how do you stand out in a competition where everyone wants to stand out?
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
The BBC has not yet announced the name of the UK's entrant for this year.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
CACI’s investment in Merlin, its newest entrant in counter-unmanned aircraft systems, or counter-UAS, is likely to benefit from new Department of Homeland Security requirements.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
Beehiiv, a newer entrant, said it built its number of individual newsletters and sites by more than 60% in 2025, to 140,000, and revenue nearly doubled, to $28 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
All fish must be caught on hook and line; one rod per entrant, which must be affixed to the pier or held by the entrant at all times.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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