contestant
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//kənˈtɛstənt//
- United Kingdom/[kənˈtʰɛstənt]/
- United Kingdom//kənˈtɛst(ə)nt//
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
noun
- 1
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
- 2
One who brings a legal challenge (such as a will, verdict, or decision).
Etymology
From French contestant, present participle of contester.
Forms
- plural
- contestants
content · Satisfied, pleased, contented.contents · That which is contained.contest · Controversy; debate.
contestant · A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
context · The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or…continent · One of the main contiguous landmasses, separated by water or…Continent · Mainland Europe, as seen from the British Isles.