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entrant

American  
[en-truhnt] / ˈɛn trənt /

noun

  1. a competitor in a contest.

  2. a new member, as of an association or school.

  3. a person who enters.

entrant British  
/ ˈɛntrənt /

noun

  1. a person who enters

  2. a new member of a group, society, or association

  3. a person who enters a competition or 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

  • 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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Hybrid-vehicle specialist Li Auto sold 26,421 units, 158 more than the same period last year, while Xiaomi, a relatively new entrant, said it sold more than 20,000 EVs in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 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

On the other hand, 29% are what the Institute called "new entrant Republicans".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

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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