participant

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pant pär-ˈti-sə-pənt How to pronounce participant (audio)
pər-
: one that participates
participants in a contest
participant adjective

Examples of participant in a Sentence

he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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In an experiment where participants rated photos of cluttered and tidy rooms, men were judged more leniently for the mess compared to women. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Every June, the organization invites foodies and beer enthusiasts to its Incredible Pairings event, where, in a local brewery located in Worcester, participants can indulge in delectable combinations of different beers and desserts. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 Past participants included Viola Davis, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine and Michelle Yeoh, among others. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 The event is always free, and participants can show up anywhere along the route to walk, jog, bike, roller skate, skateboard or simply people-watch from a comfy stoop. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for participant 

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of participant was in 1543

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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

participant

noun
par·​tic·​i·​pant pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt How to pronounce participant (audio)
pär-
: one that participates

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