entrant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise
    • a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer
  2. noun any new participant in some activity
    newbie; fledgeling; neophyte; newcomer; freshman; fledgling; starter.
  3. noun someone who enters
    • new entrants to the country must go though immigration procedures
  4. noun one who enters a competition

WordNet

En"trant noun
Etymology
See Entrance, n.
Definitions
  1. One who enters; a beginner. "The entrant upon life." Bp. Terrot.
  2. An applicant for admission. Stormonth.

Webster 1913