: one that enters
especially
: one that enters a contest
Examples of entrant in a Sentence
Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules.
new entrants into a highly competitive field
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But most of the new entrants, such as Intrade and Tradesports, have floundered after running afoul of federal regulators and federal laws prohibiting internet and sports gambling.
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Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond traditional hubs, new entrants are gaining traction.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Potential future entrants, such as Albania or Moldova, could follow a similar path.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Beyond traditional hubs, new entrants are gaining traction.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Potential future entrants, such as Albania or Moldova, could follow a similar path.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entrant
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entrant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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entrant
noun
en·trant
ˈen-trənt 
: one that enters
especially
: one that enters a contest
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