entrant

[en-truhnt]

noun

1. a competitor in a contest.

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

3. a person who enters.

entrant

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• nonentrant noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of entrant¹

1625–35; < French, noun use of entrant, present participle of entrer to enter

Word History and Origins

Origin of entrant¹

C17: from French, literally: entering, from entrer to _enter

Example Sentences

The analysts said that incumbents and new entrants have a few reasons to work together, including so that commercial satellite firms can avoid the hassle of winning over global regulators.

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The late entrants were revealed on Wednesday night's instalment of the ITV show, and will be shown entering the camp on Thursday's episode.

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The act streamlines requirements for new entrants to the country’s data-transmission industry, which SB Equities views could heighten competition.

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Meanwhile, a newer entrant, Broadridge Financial Solutions, is seeking to siphon off some of their clients.

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“It’s possible that new entrants and new use cases are driving incremental small baskets online,” Rogers says, adding that Amazon’s grocery delivery expansion is drawing customers that previously shopped in-store.

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Related Words

• aspirant 
• competitor 
• contestant 
• entry 
• newcomer 
• participant