Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun

contest

IPA pronunciation: /ˈkɒntest/

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Russian meaning

конкурс, соревнование

English definition

A competition in which people try to win something.

Example

She entered a singing contest and won first prize.

Collocations

enter a contest
win a contest
beauty contest
close contest

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