contestant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
  2. One who brings a legal challenge.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɛstənt/ [kənˈtʰɛstənt] En-us-contestant.ogg

Word forms

contestant contestants

Etymology

From French contestant, present participle of contester.

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