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
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The delays and burdens of the judicial bypass process led some study participants’ parents to find out about the pregnancy. Kate Coleman-Minahan, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025 Larsen is hand-crafting peer groups by business model and revenue size to keep discussions relevant, while separating participants by geography, to keep discussions safe. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 The sessions will begin with a 30-minute walk and casual conversation with other participants. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 Currently the site is not only organized by Titles, but visitors can also sort through options based on non-hearing participants involved in the production or even the percentage of sign-language offered throughout any particular piece. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for participant

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 26 Mar. 2025.

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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