contestant
noun
con·tes·tant
kən-ˈte-stənt 
also ˈkän-ˌte-
Examples of contestant in a Sentence
The contestant who catches the most fish wins.
The winning contestants will receive a cash prize.
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While viewers might assume contestants and judges freely explore their filming locations, the reality is quite different.
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Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
The public’s invited to come and gaze at 25 tanks’ worth of koi contestants, learn about the hobby of keeping koi and see the judges in action.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The former contestant on The Voice (season 6) is scheduled to release his fourth album May 16.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
An Idol Arena showdown During this portion of the competition, more than half of the 144 contestants were cut and sent home.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
The public’s invited to come and gaze at 25 tanks’ worth of koi contestants, learn about the hobby of keeping koi and see the judges in action.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The former contestant on The Voice (season 6) is scheduled to release his fourth album May 16.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
An Idol Arena showdown During this portion of the competition, more than half of the 144 contestants were cut and sent home.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contestant
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contestant. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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