competitor

noun

com·pet·i·tor kəm-ˈpe-tə-tər

Synonyms of competitor

: one that competes: such as

: rival

a fierce competitor on the soccer field

: one selling or buying goods or services in the same market as another

offering lower prices than our competitors

: an organism that lives in competition with another

The squid population increased dramatically when food competitors were depleted by heavy overfishing.

Examples of competitor in a Sentence

We offer better rates than our competitors. There were more than 500 competitors in the race.

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Rocket Mortgage is more flexible than many competitors and may suit unique needs better. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 This is slightly below domestic competitors like the Cadillac Escalade IQ, although Genesis charging speeds are more competitive. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Sure, Kirby would like the big airport largely to himself and to eat his competitors for breakfast. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The company wrote an open letter to its competitors, TikTok and YouTube, urging them to put the same measures in place. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for competitor

Word History

Etymology

see competition

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of competitor was in 1534

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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/competitor. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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competitor

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com·pet·i·tor kəm-ˈpet-ət-ər

: one that competes especially in the selling of goods or services : rival

competitor

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