Contestant - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kənˈtestənt|  American pronunciation of the word contestant
Brit.  |kənˈtest(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word contestant

noun

- a person who participates in competitions
- a person who dissents from some established policy (syn: dissenter, dissident, objector, protester)

Extra examples

The contestant who catches the most fish wins.

The winning contestants will receive a cash prize.

...a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame...

A contestant is disqualified when he disobeys the rules.

One contestant stood head and shoulders above the rest.

Our first contestant needs no introduction (=everyone already knows the person).

Word forms

noun
singular: contestant
plural: contestants
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