noun
Uncommon
contestant
kuhn-TEHS-tuhnt
Contestant (noun) means a person who takes part in a competition. Example: “Each contestant had ninety seconds to answer the final question.”
noun
1
A person who takes part in a competition.
"Each contestant had ninety seconds to answer the final question."
How to use contestant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone competing in a contest, game show, or competition.
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Word forms
- Plural
- contestants
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Etymology
From French contestant, the present participle of contester ("to contest").
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What does “contestant” mean?
The word “contestant” means a person who takes part in a competition. In plain terms, someone competing in a contest, game show, or competition.
How do you pronounce “contestant”?
“Contestant” is pronounced kuhn-TEHS-tuhnt (/kənˈtɛstənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “contestant” in a sentence?
Here is “contestant” used in a sentence: “Each contestant had ninety seconds to answer the final question.”
What part of speech is “contestant”?
“Contestant” is a noun.
Where does the word “contestant” come from?
The word “contestant” comes from French. From French contestant, the present participle of contester ("to contest").
Is “contestant” a common word?
“Contestant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
