Contestant

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛstənt/

Definitions of contestant

noun a person who takes part in a contest or competition

Example Sentences

A1 The contestant was nervous before the competition.

A2 Each contestant had to answer three questions in the quiz.

B1 The contestant practiced for weeks to prepare for the talent show.

B2 The contestant impressed the judges with her singing ability.

C1 The contestant's dedication and hard work paid off when she won first place.

C2 The contestant's performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation from the audience.

Examples of contestant in a Sentence

formal The contestant answered all the questions correctly during the quiz show.

informal The contestant nailed every question on the game show.

slang That contestant totally crushed the competition.

figurative The contestant was a shining star among the other participants.

Grammatical Forms of contestant

• past tense: contested
• plural: contestants
• comparative: more contestant
• superlative: most contestant
• present tense: contest
• future tense: will contest
• perfect tense: have contested
• continuous tense: is contesting
• singular: contestant
• positive degree: contestant
• infinitive: to contest
• gerund: contesting
• participle: contesting

Origin and Evolution of contestant

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contestant' originated from the Latin word 'contestari' which means to call to witness or to protest.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to someone who enters into a legal dispute or challenge, the term 'contestant' has evolved to commonly refer to participants in various competitions or contests.