noun
contender
kuhn-TEHN-d
noun
1
A person who competes against others, especially one with a real chance of winning.
"She is considered a serious contender for the championship."
How to Use Contender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone competing for a prize or title, especially one with a decent shot at winning.
Common pairings
leading contender
title contender
Word Forms
contenders plural
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Etymology
From contend + the agent suffix -er.