contest

Pronunciation

• (UK)
  • IPA: /ˈkɒn.tɛst/
  • SAMPA: /"kQn.tEst/
• (US)
  • enPR: kŏn'tĕst
  • IPA: /ˈkɑn.tɛst/
  • SAMPA: /"kAn.tEst/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular contest

Plural contests

1. (countable) A contest is where people do a quiz or play a game to win a prize.

   He took part in the contest as he wanted to win the first prize.