Contestant Meaning
/kənˈtɛstənt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
nounOne who brings a legal challenge.
Sentence Examples
My father was a contestant in a cooking contest and won first prize.
The contestant made two false starts.
No other contestant has obtained such a remarkable achievement.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Each ____ in the trivia game must answer ten questions correctly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
My father was a ____ in a cooking contest and won first prize.
Word Origin & History
From French contestant, present participle of contester.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Each ____ in the trivia game must answer ten questions correctly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
My father was a ____ in a cooking contest and won first prize.