Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
runners-up
Noun
/ˈrʌnərz ʌp/
Definition
Individuals or teams that finish in second place in a competition or contest.
Examples
- The soccer team celebrated their success, even though they were runners-up in the championship.
- In the talent show, she was proud to be one of the runners-up.
- The film festival announced its runners-up after the grand prize winner was revealed.
Meaning
The term ‘runners-up’ refers to participants who do not win but perform well enough to place just below the winner.
Synonyms
- second place
- contender
- subsequent achiever
