contestant
noun
a person who takes part in a contest or competition.
contestants
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pluralof contestant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That this is a reflection of America is taken as a given, the same way “Love Is Blind” contestants don’t feel the need to mention their evangelical beliefs.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
They need to act like professionals and stop acting like contestants on a reality show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
But with 10 contestants running, it’s more likely that the contest will narrow the field to a two-candidate runoff to be held Aug. 25.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
On this year's show, Lorenzo Alessi was reluctant to make Julia Majchrzak a morning coffee, something many contestants see as an act of care for the person they're coupled up with.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Kyle stood on a pair of glowing green footprints in a line with seven other contestants facing the blank video wall.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
