Definition of Contestant
someone who takes part in a contest or competition
Examples of Contestant in a sentence
If you are taking part in a competition, such as a game show on TV, you are a contestant. 🔊
When two people go against each other in an arm wrestle, they are both a contestant, facing each other for superiority. 🔊
A contestant is anyone that takes part in a competition or contest, regardless of what kind it is or how many participants there are. 🔊
Everyone that you see on game shows like Family Feud or Jeopardy are contestants, competing against other players for prizes. 🔊
When you play a sport, you are a contestant as well as an athlete, since you compete against other individuals for victory. 🔊
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