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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
- ·ٴdzܰn·Գ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of tournament1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tournament1
Example Sentences
"In this tournament, they have been reliant on kicks from 10, so I'll be surprised if they don't come with that."
She finished second in a qualifier at Soboba Springs Golf Course, earning her a spot in the tournament, which will be held May 29-June 1 at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis.
Metcalf and Anthony got into a scuffle at a track tournament after arguing about whether Anthony was allowed to hang out in Metcalf's team tent.
The cash bonus will be split if another player makes a 147 in the tournament.
His father says the 980-seat theatre will forfeit the tournament unless central government or Sheffield City Council, with whom he has a meeting planned next week, step up their commitment.
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