contestants
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //kənˈtɛstənts// UK //kəntˈɛstənts// con·tes·tants
n. people who take part in a competition or a game show. They usually try to win a prize by being the best at a task.
n. individuals who participate in a competition, contest, or game show. Refers to those competing for a prize or title.
The contestants are waiting for the game to start.
Only three contestants remained in the final round of the singing competition.
Despite the intense pressure of the televised environment, the contestants maintained a high level of sportsmanship throughout the grueling three-day tournament.
Usage
The plural form of 'contestant'; typically used in the context of organized competitions or media broadcasts.