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tournament
[toor-nuh-muhnt, tur-]
noun
a trial of skill in some game, in which competitors play a series of contests.
a chess tournament.
a meeting for contests in a variety of sports, as between teams of different nations.
History/Historical.
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.
a meeting at an appointed time and place for the performance of knightly exercises and sports.
tournament
/ ˈtɜː-, ˈtʊənəmənt, ˈtɔː- /
noun
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to determine an overall winner
a meeting for athletic or other sporting contestants
an archery tournament
medieval history
(originally) a martial sport or contest in which mounted combatants fought for a prize
(later) a meeting for knightly sports and exercises
Other Word Forms
- pretournament noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of tournament1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tournament1
Example Sentences
Winners of the Oceania Champions League in each of the past four years, Auckland have made it to the tournament on that merit.
There were concerns, however, over the impact on the grass courts, with the men's tournament beginning at the same venue on Monday.
She has said she wants to continue until she has played doubles with eldest daughter Charlotte, who often hits with her on the practice court at tournaments.
AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic offered to play in two friendlies before the Gold Cup, but wanted to be rested for the tournament itself.
Mexico, the reigning Gold Cup champion, started slowly in opening its defense of its title in the biennial 16-team tournament.
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