contestants

Definitions

Individuals who take part in a competition or game.

People who formally oppose or dispute a legal claim or decision.

Examples

The contestants lined up on stage, waiting for the final results of the competition.

All contestants must arrive at the studio at least an hour before the show begins.

The judges were impressed by the creativity shown by the contestants this year.

Synonyms

competitors participants contenders rivals challengers entrants players

Antonyms

spectators observers audience bystanders onlookers judges referees