participant

noun

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

Examples of participant in a Sentence

he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
Recent Examples on the Web The study ended in 2005, and researchers then tracked the participants until December 2020. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 21 Mar. 2024 Here's what participants can possibly win after filling out a submission form: A $25 bookstore gift card. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024 Especially in a case like this one, where each participant left a distinct mark in a true group effort. Steven Levy, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024 In addition, the participant with the top bracket at each Hooters location will win a $50 Hooters gift card. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024 Others noted that the full study hasn’t been released yet — and the type of food the participants were eating is a crucial piece. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024 According to a rolling survey by Gas Buddy, Louisville gas prices sit at about $3.21 on average, with some participants Sunday night reporting station prices as low as $2.99. Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 18 Mar. 2024 The study results differ from previous imaging studies that found evidence of some brain abnormalities, but past studies were done on smaller number of participants. Katie Bo Lillis, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024 And Questlove, of course, approaches it with not only the encyclopedic fluency and passion of an obsessive fan but also the expertise and originality of an innovative participant. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of participant was in 1543

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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

participant

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

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