1. a person who enters a competition, contest, or race
2. a person who joins or enters an organization, profession, or field

Examples

• There were over 200 entrants in the marathon this year.
• The youngest entrant in the spelling bee was only eight years old.
• Each entrant must submit their application by Friday.
• The cooking contest attracted entrants from across the country.
• New entrants to the job market often face stiff competition.
• The company provides training for all new entrants to the program.