competitor

noun

com·​pet·​i·​tor kəm-ˈpe-tə-tər 

: one that competes: such as

a

: rival

a fierce competitor on the soccer field

b

: one selling or buying goods or services in the same market as another

offering lower prices than our competitors

c

: an organism that lives in competition with another

The squid population increased dramatically when food competitors were depleted by heavy overfishing.

Synonyms

• challenger
• competition
• contender
• contestant
• corrival
• rival

Examples of competitor in a Sentence

We offer better rates than our competitors.

There were more than 500 competitors in the race.

Recent Examples on the Web

Usyk 1 Results & Recap: When the fight opened, the two competitors looked to establish their attacks. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

Riot is being lapped by its competitors for failing to capitalize on the massive opportunity presented by leasing capacity to hyperscalers. —Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024

The News started a morning edition to rub out its competitor. —Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024

The competitors are in a trancelike state, building a stratagem. —Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see competition

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

competitor

noun

com·​pet·​i·​tor kəm-ˈpet-ət-ər 

: one that competes especially in the selling of goods or services : rival