entrant
/ɛnˈtrænt/Definitions
1. noun
A person or thing that enters something, such as a competition or a room
“The new entrant in the business competition managed to gain a significant market share within a year.”
2. verb
To enter or become a part of something, especially a new or competitive field
“She was determined to entrant the cutthroat world of finance and make a name for herself.”
3. noun
In music and dance, a person or group that enters onto the stage or performance area at a specific time
“The entrant in the ballet competition was announced to perform the final act of the night.”