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Synonyms

tournament

American  
[toor-nuh-muhnt, tur-] / ˈtʊər nə mənt, ˈtɜr- /

noun

  1. a trial of skill in some game, in which competitors play a series of contests.

    a chess tournament.

  2. a meeting for contests in a variety of sports, as between teams of different nations.

  3. History/Historical.

    1. a contest or martial sport in which two opposing parties of mounted and armored combatants fought for a prize, with blunted weapons and in accordance with certain rules.

    2. a meeting at an appointed time and place for the performance of knightly exercises and sports.

tournament British  
/ ˈtɜː-, ˈtʊənəmənt, ˈtɔː- /

noun

  1. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to determine an overall winner

  2. a meeting for athletic or other sporting contestants

    an archery tournament

  3. medieval history

    1. (originally) a martial sport or contest in which mounted combatants fought for a prize

    2. (later) a meeting for knightly sports and exercises

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Other Word Forms

  • pretournament noun

Etymology

Origin of tournament

1175–1225; Middle English tornement < Old French torneiement, equivalent to torne ( ier ) to tourney + -ment -ment

Example Sentences

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Since winning the World Cup in 2006, the Azzurri have largely disappointed in international tournaments - with the exception of their surprise victory at the Euros in 2021 against England at Wembley.

From BBC

England captain and all-time record scorer Kane remains irreplaceable - as shown against Uruguay and Japan - as the main striker, while Bukayo Saka's quality and major tournament experience make him an automatic choice.

From BBC

The only consolation now might be that this tournament won’t be held entirely without Italian representation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tournament will also last a record 39 days - an increase from 29 days in Qatar and 32 in 2014 and 2018 - and a new format features 12 groups of four.

From BBC

That same year, Tiger Woods won his 15th professional golf tournament and his second major championship, and he was only getting started.

From The Wall Street Journal

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