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Definition of entrant

entrant

/ˈɛntrənt/
en · trant
Plural:entrants
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• noun

1

A person or group that enters or takes part in a competition, examination, or race.

Example

"Every entrant in the marathon received a commemorative medal upon crossing the finish line."

2

A person or organization that newly joins a profession, university, or commercial market.

Example

"The telecommunications industry has seen rapid innovation driven by a bold new entrant in the wireless market."

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• adjective

1

Entering upon a place, profession, or office; newly admitted or incoming.

Example

"The entrant class of medical students gathered in the auditorium for their orientation ceremony."

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• Rhymes for entrant

• Nearby Words

entrance
entranceway
entrancing
entrant
entrap
entrapment
entreatingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French entrant, the present participle of entrer ('to enter'), which ultimately derives from Latin intrare.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Entrant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/entrant
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