tournament

noun

ˈtu̇r-nə-mənt
Definition of tournamentnext
as in competition
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize a golf tournament in which professionals compete against amateurs

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Recent Examples of tournament During the tournament, Messi tallied up eight goals and four assists over eight matches. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Dreams Park has provided youth baseball tournaments and camp services for about 30 years. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The tournament serves as CONCACAF’s World Cup Qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil next Summer. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 However, the runner-up finish didn't overshadow his remarkable performance in the tournament — featuring eight goals and four assists. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tournament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tournament
  1. competition
  2. event
  3. game
  4. championship
  5. match
  6. contest
  7. tourney
Noun
  • There’s a lot more competition now, especially with the celebrity beauty brands and the indie or niche brands that are blowing up on TikTok, which is a super popular platform for discovering new beauty products.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The report singles out Japan, women’s competitions and homegrown stars as the areas most likely to draw competing bids.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of competition
Noun
  • YouTube Europe boss Pedro Pina, a fixture at these events, reminded producers that the platform won’t take work away from them by entering the production game.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her cousin, played by Azam Quadri, turns up without warning after 15 years away, and his visit brings back the events that once split the family.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • YouTube Europe boss Pedro Pina, a fixture at these events, reminded producers that the platform won’t take work away from them by entering the production game.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Peacock streaming platform shares its weekly exclusive games on YouTube.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of game
Noun
  • Though Ohtani’s arrival kicked off the Dodgers’ back-to-back championships, this isn’t his first time slumping in the postseason.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In just the last two years, the team won back-to-back championships and ranked among the league’s top three most expensive payrolls.
    — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of championship
Noun
  • Between the 2025 and 2026 seasons, the Roos installed a brand-new video board — just in time to host a watch party for what became a legendary Algeria-Austria World Cup match.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Inter Miami brought its MLS-leading team goals total to 68, and recorded its fifth clean sheet overall and first in 10 matches.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of match
Noun
  • Several polls have shown the Texas contest competitive as Abbott seeks a fourth term in office.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2026
  • With October polls showing a tightening contest in both races, these undecided Black voters could play a pivotal role in determining the election results.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of contest
Noun
  • The Bulldogs’ sensational sophomore setter, Kohen Cazmierczak (106 assists), earned all-tourney honors as did Winter Park junior Ellie Rodriguez.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Bechard led the Jayhawks to the NCAA Tournament 13 times, including three Sweet 16 appearances and a spot in the NCAA tourney semifinals in 2015.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tourney

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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tournament. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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