contestant
noun
con·tes·tant
kən-ˈte-stənt 
also ˈkän-ˌte-
Examples of contestant in a Sentence
The contestant who catches the most fish wins.
The winning contestants will receive a cash prize.
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Check out the trailer above and list of contestants below.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Why are the contestants having such trouble cooking fish this season?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
How many contestants will go home on American Idol tonight?
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
By submitting to this contest, the contestant understands that their entry can be used in promotional materials and campaigns for current and future use by SUNN and USA TODAY for an unlimited period of time.
—USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Why are the contestants having such trouble cooking fish this season?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
How many contestants will go home on American Idol tonight?
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
By submitting to this contest, the contestant understands that their entry can be used in promotional materials and campaigns for current and future use by SUNN and USA TODAY for an unlimited period of time.
—USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for contestant
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contestant. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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