competitor
noun
com·pet·i·tor
kəm-ˈpe-tə-tər 
: one that competes: such as
a
: rival
a fierce competitor on the soccer field
b
: one selling or buying goods or services in the same market as another
offering lower prices than our competitors
c
: an organism that lives in competition with another
The squid population increased dramatically when food competitors were depleted by heavy overfishing.
Examples of competitor in a Sentence
We offer better rates than our competitors.
There were more than 500 competitors in the race.
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Advertisement For example, a CEO prepping for a product launch might map out what happens if global supply chains are disrupted, if customer adoption is slower than expected, or if a competitor announces a rival feature soon after.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Rosenthal’s sister and co-president Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld recounted a story of when their father Billy Rosenthal took a competitor through a plant showing all the company’s secrets.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Due to The Level Group’s support, the retailer can also deliver a decent e-commerce experience at a fraction of the cost some competitors pay.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/competitor. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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competitor
noun
com·pet·i·tor
kəm-ˈpet-ət-ər
: one that competes especially in the selling of goods or services : rival
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