Entrants
ˈɛntrənts
Definitions
Plural of entrant: people or things that enter a place or competition.
ˈɛntrənts
People or things that enter a place or competition.
The entrants in the art competition displayed their work.
💡 Simply: Entrants are like the people or things who are trying to get IN to something, like a race or a contest. Imagine all the people who signed up to play a video game tournament - those are the entrants!
👶 For kids: Entrants are people or things that are going inside something, like a race or a contest!
More Examples
The entrants for the contest were required to submit their applications by Friday.
There were many entrants in the recent technology startup competition.
All entrants must follow the rules of the game.
How It's Used
"The entrants for the marathon were required to complete a registration form."
"The company welcomed the new entrants into the market with innovative strategies."
From Middle English *entren*, from Old French *entrer* (“to enter”), from Latin *intrare* (“to enter”), from *intra* (“within”). The noun form is the plural of "entrant".
The word 'entrants' has been used to refer to those entering a place or competition since the 17th century.