contestant

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die an einem Wettbewerb, Wettkampf oder Spiel teilnimmt.

A noun referring to a person who takes part in a competition, contest, or game.

1. Competition participantB1formal

   A person who takes part in a contest or competition.

   Teilnehmer an einem Wettbewerb

   • The contestants lined up on stage for the final round.
   • Each contestant had three minutes to present their idea.
   • The winner was chosen from among ten contestants.

   Synonymecandidatechallengercompetitorcontenderentrantparticipantplayer

2. Game show participantB1informal

   A person who appears on a game show or quiz program.

   Teilnehmer

   • The contestant answered all the questions correctly.
   • She was the youngest contestant on the show.
   • The host welcomed the new contestant to the stage.

   Synonymechallengercompetitorcontenderentrantparticipantplayer