noun
Other Word Forms
- uncontestant noun
Etymology
Origin of contestant
Example Sentences
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"Having been a contestant, a contributor and now a host, I get to meet people I've been in the shoes of - it's a unique journey," she tells the BBC.
From BBC
“It’s been so fun to see contestants enjoying smoked salmon on a daily basis… Anytime smoked salmon becomes part of the cultural conversation, it’s a win for the category.”
From Salon
There were 21 other contestants on the show and Rachel said there's none she "wouldn't go for a coffee with".
From BBC
A spokesperson for Beast Industries, the entertainment company founded by MrBeast, said it "has no tolerance for this behaviour, whether by contestants or our own employees".
From BBC
The party’s last wide-open contest, in 2020, drew more than two dozen major contestants.
From Los Angeles Times
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