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contestant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈtestənt/

Forms: contestants

contestant means: A person who takes part in a competition, especially a television game or talent show.

noun

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A person who takes part in a competition, especially a television game or talent show.

  • Each contestant answered five questions.
  • The youngest contestant won first prize.
  • Would you like to be a contestant on this show?

How to use it: contestant in/on something (She was a contestant on a television quiz show.)

Similar words: competitor, participant, entrant

Common phrases: quiz show contestant, winning contestant, contestant on something

Questions about contestant

What does contestant mean?

A person who takes part in a competition, especially a television game or talent show.

What is contestant in other languages?

Türkçe: yarışmacı · Español: concursante · Français: candidat · Deutsch: Teilnehmer · Italiano: concorrente · 日本語: 出場者

How do you pronounce contestant?

It is pronounced /kənˈtestənt/.

How do you use contestant in a sentence?

Each contestant answered five questions. The youngest contestant won first prize.

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