1.  entrant(n = noun.artifact) Array - a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; "a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer"
is a kind of commodity, good, trade good

2.  entrant(n = noun.person) fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter - any new participant in some activity; Array
is a kind of beginner, initiate, novice, tiro, tyro
has particulars: enlistee, recruit

3.  entrant(n = noun.person) Array - someone who enters; "new entrants to the country must go though immigration procedures"
is a kind of traveler, traveller
has particulars: interloper, intruder, trespasser
Derived form verb enter₁

4.  entrant(n = noun.person) Array - one who enters a competition; Array
is a kind of contestant
Derived form verb enter₂

1.  One who enters; a beginner. Bp. Terrot. [1913 Webster]

2.  An applicant for admission. Stormonth. [1913 Webster]

entrant, n. a person who enters (esp. an examination, profession, etc.).

Etymology:
F, part. of entrer: see ENTER

entrant edge