entrant

noun

en·​trant ˈen-trənt 

: one that enters

especially : one that enters a contest

Examples of entrant in a Sentence

Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules.

new entrants into a highly competitive field

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the years, competition has built from new entrants to the luxury hotel market in Como, but its hold on guests might have something to do with the Buchers’ attention to service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The private-label gap tends to close quickly, and early entrants often undercut the brand that proved the category. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Like that vaunted executive dining room, a sense of exclusivity will set all three of the new entrants apart. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Michael added that the entertainment industry as a whole is becoming more diversified, with retail entrants such as Gap and Mattel’s Barbie, which are also helping to support the economics of the sector. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

entrant

noun

en·​trant ˈen-trənt 

: one that enters

especially : one that enters a contest