Contender
Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛndər/
Contender (noun)
- A person or team that competes against others in a match, race, or contest.
- A person seen as having a good chance to win or succeed in a competition or contest.
- A person who takes part in a struggle, argument, or challenge against another side.
Examples
- The contender challenged my team in the final match.
- My team faced the contender and played carefully.