entrant meaning and definition

ENTRANT noun

Definition of entrant (noun)

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