entrant

[en-truh nt] /ˈɛn trənt/
noun
1.
a competitor in a contest.
2.
a new member, as of an association or school.
3.
a person who enters.
Origin
1625-35; < French, noun use of entrant, present participle of entrer to enter
Related forms
nonentrant, noun
Examples from the web for entrant
  • Sponsor is not responsible for any change in entrant's email, mailing address and/or telephone number.
  • The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received and skill of the entrant.
  • We'll piece together the e-mail of the winning entrant.
  • If they don't, users go to a new entrant offering free or better versions.
  • It was the lone entrant not to tap the location craze.
  • Treatment of new entrant motor carriers that change operational status to evade the safety audit.
British Dictionary definitions for entrant

entrant

/ˈɛntrənt/
noun
1.
a person who enters
2.
a new member of a group, society, or association
3.
a person who enters a competition or contest; competitor
Word Origin
C17: from French, literally: entering, from entrer to enter
Word Origin and History for entrant
n.

1630s, of professions, etc.; 1838, of contests; from French entrant, present participle of entrer (see enter).