Entrants

ˈɛntrənts

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Definitions

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Plural of entrant: people or things that enter a place or competition.

ˈɛntrənts

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General

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

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The entrants for the contest were required to submit their applications by Friday.

3

There were many entrants in the recent technology startup competition.

4

All entrants must follow the rules of the game.

How It's Used

Sports

"The entrants for the marathon were required to complete a registration form."

Business

"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.

Memory tip

Think of the people ENTERING the race or competition - ENTRANTS.

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Usage

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