participant

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pant pär-ˈti-sə-pənt How to pronounce participant (audio)
pər-
Synonyms of participantnext
: one that participates
participants in a contest
participant adjective

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he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Taking a class goes further, forcing participants out of their comfort zones in a way that fast-tracks connection with the people in the room. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Saturday, of the expected 56,000 participants, 44% are Peachtree first-timers, a group that undoubtedly includes thousands entering any kind of race for the first time. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 According to their data, 100% of Breakthrough participants graduate from high school on time and more than 99% enroll immediately in college, with over 90% of them enrolling in four-year institutions. — Austin Horn july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for participant

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First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of participant was in 1543

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participant

noun
par·​tic·​i·​pant pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt How to pronounce participant (audio)
pär-
: one that participates

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