Synonyms for entrant
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Definitions
- n. 1
A participant who enters something, such as a contest.
Any attempt by an entrant to influence the result or subvert the contest will lead to immediate disqualification.
Forms
- Plural
- entrants → newcomers, fledglings, freshmen, neophytes…
Example sentences
- starter Benedito's exotic plant is a conversation starter.
- newcomer The newcomer sat down at the foot of the table.
- newbie Though he's a newbie, he knows how to get around.
- participant He was a neutral participant at the discussion.
- contestant This contestant has been kicked because of cheating.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| entrant | steady | |
| starter | steady | |
| newcomer | steady | |
| newbie | steady | |
| tenderfoot | rising | |
| participant | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- tyro
- 6 letters
- newbie2
- 7 letters
- starter2
- 8 letters
- freshman2, newcomer3, neophyte3
- 9 letters
- fledgling2, greenhorn
- 10 letters
- contestant3, tenderfoot
- 11 letters
- participant4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (newbie2 = 2 syllables).