Entrant

/ˈɛntrənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that enters a place, contest, or organization.

The tournament received over fifty entrants this year.

A participant in a competition or contest.

Each entrant must submit their work by the deadline.

A new member of a group or organization.

The club welcomes every new entrant with an orientation session.

From Middle French 'entrant', present participle of 'entrer', meaning 'to enter'.

new entrant:

A person or entity that has recently joined a market or organization.

entrant fee:

A fee charged to participants entering a competition or event.

entrant list:

A list of all participants in a particular event.

A newbie in a competitive environment.

He's a total entrant in the gaming community, just getting started.