participant

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pant pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 

pər-

: one that participates

participants in a contest

participant adjective

Synonyms

• actor
• partaker
• participator
• party
• player
• sharer

Examples of participant in a Sentence

he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank

Recent Examples on the Web

Industry participants can register on the platform as buyers, sellers, or investors, creating profiles that showcase their expertise or requirements and initiating business relationships that span traditional industry boundaries and international borders. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025

All-area teams consist of FHSAA series participant schools in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and southwest Volusia counties. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025

Amy Gleason, a former official at the U.S. Digital Service, whom the White House named as the acting DOGE administrator, was not among the participants in either interview. —Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

Community building: The connections formed with other participants create support networks extending beyond the formal learning experience. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

participant

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pant pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt 

pär-

: one that participates