Contestant
/kənˈtestənt/noun
A person who takes part in a competition or contest.
She was a contestant on a game show.
Often appears as...
- game show contestant
- beauty pageant contestant
noun
A person who disputes or resists something.
He was a contestant of the will, believing it to be a forgery.
Often appears as...
- contestant of the will
- legal contestant
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
noun
A person who takes part in a competition or contest.
She was a contestant on a game show.
Often appears as...
- game show contestant
- beauty pageant contestant
noun
A person who disputes or resists something.
He was a contestant of the will, believing it to be a forgery.
Often appears as...
- contestant of the will
- legal contestant
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Activity Participation
Used when someone is actively taking part in an event, often where skills are tested.
He became a contestant in the national spelling bee.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
The term 'contestant' is neutral, carrying no implication of success or skill level.
Each contestant received a participation certificate.
Pro Tip 3/3Popular Culture
Commonly used in the context of television and reality shows, where participants compete.
The contestant went home after the third round of the cooking competition.
Compare with
candidatechallengercompetitorcontenderentrantopponentparticipantrival
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How to stay calm under...
a person fails right when it matters most. Choking is common in sports, where performance often occurs under intense pressure and depends on key moments. And yet, performance anxiety also haunts public speakers, contestants in spelling bees, and even world-famous musicians.
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Why being invisible can...
source of deep satisfaction how strange that is because we live in a culture today where attention seems to be valued above everything else you know where reality TV shows come and go but they've never canceled one because there weren't enough contestants and we all sort of
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The myth of Thor's...
Loki went first, declaring himself the world’s fastest eater. To test him, the king summoned his servant Logi and the two were placed at either end of a long trough stuffed with food. Loki ate his way inward with blinding speed. But when the contestants met in the center,
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Behind the Dome PIPE...
eye our infinite infrared imager that'll let them get off the plane get off the ground here and Clara Clara and Clara's playing Flair's plane to be catastrophe contestant a catastrophic and just I like snot I want to see you walk the walk you watch the show
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Ken Jennings: Watson,...
the right fact deployed at exactly the right place. I never had a guidance counselor who thought this was a legitimate career path, that thought you could major in trivia or be a professional ex-game show contestant.
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Parrot vs Child...
young humans but before we begin let's hear from the contestants and what do you think when you grow up why would you like to be a pirate and when you grow up what do you think you'd like to be um
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Sarah Kurnick: "Aliens...
and the archeologist contestants would try to figure out what this thing was and where it was from. The show was funny and interesting and exposed viewers to the diversity of human cultures.
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Can you solve the...
The rooms are secure, and no one observes the rolls. That means a contestant could add incorrectly, or worse, be dishonest and make up a score they didn’t achieve. This is where you come in.
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Alex Trebek: Best...
succeed world over here greater goal he just loves young people a co it's it's so clear and i have many memories it seems that the contestants each year get
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See What Canyon Life Is...
the judges and before the contestant I would like to say good luck to you all and if you lose you're still a winner
Video examples
How to stay calm under...
a person fails right when it matters most. Choking is common in sports, where performance often occurs under intense pressure and depends on key moments. And yet, performance anxiety also haunts public speakers, contestants in spelling bees, and even world-famous musicians.
Video examples
Why being invisible can...
source of deep satisfaction how strange that is because we live in a culture today where attention seems to be valued above everything else you know where reality TV shows come and go but they've never canceled one because there weren't enough contestants and we all sort of
Video examples
The myth of Thor's...
Loki went first, declaring himself the world’s fastest eater. To test him, the king summoned his servant Logi and the two were placed at either end of a long trough stuffed with food. Loki ate his way inward with blinding speed. But when the contestants met in the center,
Video examples
Behind the Dome PIPE...
eye our infinite infrared imager that'll let them get off the plane get off the ground here and Clara Clara and Clara's playing Flair's plane to be catastrophe contestant a catastrophic and just I like snot I want to see you walk the walk you watch the show
Video examples
Ken Jennings: Watson,...
the right fact deployed at exactly the right place. I never had a guidance counselor who thought this was a legitimate career path, that thought you could major in trivia or be a professional ex-game show contestant.
Video examples
Parrot vs Child...
young humans but before we begin let's hear from the contestants and what do you think when you grow up why would you like to be a pirate and when you grow up what do you think you'd like to be um
Video examples
Sarah Kurnick: "Aliens...
and the archeologist contestants would try to figure out what this thing was and where it was from. The show was funny and interesting and exposed viewers to the diversity of human cultures.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
The rooms are secure, and no one observes the rolls. That means a contestant could add incorrectly, or worse, be dishonest and make up a score they didn’t achieve. This is where you come in.
Video examples
Alex Trebek: Best...
succeed world over here greater goal he just loves young people a co it's it's so clear and i have many memories it seems that the contestants each year get
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See What Canyon Life Is...
the judges and before the contestant I would like to say good luck to you all and if you lose you're still a winner
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Rachel Lindsay
American Celebrity
I'm actually glad I didn't watch 'The Bachelor' or 'The Bachelorette' prior to being on them. I think if I'd watched them before being a contestant, I would've over-analyzed it or tried to be something else - tried to fit into that world. Because I was so green, I was just me, and I think it was really refreshing to the people watching it.
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Remo D'Souza
Indian Dancer
I believe that reality shows are extremely important for the talented. Contestants get a platform where they can prove their talent. If they are good at what they do, their life is made. Personally, reality shows have helped me get fame and money.
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Randy West
American Entertainer
I can say without hesitation that there is certainly no greater show to be a contestant on than 'Price' - the prizes can be huge, and the whole world loves and watches the show. It's an American institution!
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Alison Sweeney
American Actress
I take issue with those who criticize 'The Biggest Loser' for pushing contestants too hard. The whole point is to push them hard. Otherwise, there's no change.
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Rubina Dilaik
Indian Actress
No amount of prep-work, mental strength or advice from former contestants or winners can actually get you ready for life inside the Bigg Boss' house.
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Jane Fallon
English Author
I remember watching a 'Big Brother' contestant saying that she wanted to be a footballer's wife. I thought, 'What is the world coming to?
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Indian Director
I feel it is important to respect contestants on national TV, celebrity or not.
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Prakash Raj
Indian Actor
Politics is a conversation between the contestant and the voter.
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Mandira Bedi
Indian Actress
Hosting shows is a journey for me. I bond with the contestants.
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Marco Rubio
American Politician
I'm not a game-show contestant, I'm a U.S. senator.
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Rachel Lindsay
American Celebrity
I'm actually glad I didn't watch 'The Bachelor' or 'The Bachelorette' prior to being on them. I think if I'd watched them before being a contestant, I would've over-analyzed it or tried to be something else - tried to fit into that world. Because I was so green, I was just me, and I think it was really refreshing to the people watching it.
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Remo D'Souza
Indian Dancer
I believe that reality shows are extremely important for the talented. Contestants get a platform where they can prove their talent. If they are good at what they do, their life is made. Personally, reality shows have helped me get fame and money.
Quote examples
Randy West
American Entertainer
I can say without hesitation that there is certainly no greater show to be a contestant on than 'Price' - the prizes can be huge, and the whole world loves and watches the show. It's an American institution!
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Alison Sweeney
American Actress
I take issue with those who criticize 'The Biggest Loser' for pushing contestants too hard. The whole point is to push them hard. Otherwise, there's no change.
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Rubina Dilaik
Indian Actress
No amount of prep-work, mental strength or advice from former contestants or winners can actually get you ready for life inside the Bigg Boss' house.
Quote examples
Jane Fallon
English Author
I remember watching a 'Big Brother' contestant saying that she wanted to be a footballer's wife. I thought, 'What is the world coming to?
Quote examples
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Indian Director
I feel it is important to respect contestants on national TV, celebrity or not.
Quote examples
Prakash Raj
Indian Actor
Politics is a conversation between the contestant and the voter.
Quote examples
Mandira Bedi
Indian Actress
Hosting shows is a journey for me. I bond with the contestants.
Quote examples
Marco Rubio
American Politician
I'm not a game-show contestant, I'm a U.S. senator.
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