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contestant

American  
[kuhn-tes-tuhnt] / kənˈtɛs tənt /

noun

  1. a person who takes part in a contest or competition.

  2. a person who contests the results of an election.

  3. Law. the party who, in proceedings in the probate court, contests the validity of a will.

contestant British  
/ kənˈtɛstənt /

noun

  1. a person who takes part in a contest; competitor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • uncontestant noun

Etymology

Origin of contestant

From French, dating back to 1655–65; contest, -ant

Example Sentences

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In a series of flashbacks from last week's episodes, Winkleman was seen appointing Fiona, with the contestant responding: "I will do my best to be as treacherous as possible", adding she was "drunk on power".

From BBC

With all but one player left scratching their heads, speculation has been soaring among eagle‑eyed viewers - with some heads turning to Welsh contestant Fiona.

From BBC

The first contestant to be banished from the fourth series of The Traitors has said she didn't mind leaving - because her daughter remains in the castle.

From BBC

TV doctor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Punam Krishan has revealed she has had treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

From BBC

The show is still battling a lawsuit filed by a handful of season 1 contestants who alleged unpleasant conditions during a portion filmed in Las Vegas that only aired on YouTube.

From The Wall Street Journal

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