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 The 2034 men’s tournament will be in Saudi Arabia — at a time of year that remains to be determined because of extreme heat. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 The amateur tournament has become a phenomenon in China, attracting millions of spectators across the country – and making for a colorful alternative to the World Cup that hasn’t seen a Chinese men’s national team compete for more than two decades. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 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
  • Any restrictions on player registration would not apply to the Premier League, but UEFA does have the power to limit whom Newcastle can name in a ‘List A’ squad for European competitions.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Griffin and Mahony first heard about the Canberra competition just after their wedding.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of competition
Noun
  • In the wake of Argentina’s 2-1 win over England in Wednesday’s semifinal match, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution picked several hometown winners of the biggest sporting event to hit the city since 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
    — Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Last Month, Wilson endorsed Gilbert in an event that included a ceremonial passing of the torch.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • Haiti became the first team in FIFA history to qualify without having played one game at home due to gangs’ takeover of its national stadium and the violence in Port-au-Prince.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • More than an intricate game of cat-and-mouse, the crime drama plays on the tensions between nature and nurture while unpacking the dangers and vulnerabilities that come with loving other people.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of game
Noun
  • The results have shown — from 5-7 and missing a bowl game in 2022 to 7-6 in 2023 to 10-3 in 2024 but collapsing at the end to 13-3 and a run to the national championship last season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • After an exhilarating five and a half weeks, the 2026 World Cup is nearing the championship match.
    — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Definition of championship
Noun
  • He was also sent off for a headbutt against an opponent who provoked him in his last ever match, which happened to be the 2006 World Cup final; his human reaction laid bare on the highest stage of all.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The SummerSlam card, featuring major title matches, appears largely set.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of match
Noun
  • Game times for all 2027 contests will be announced at a later date.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • For large parts of this contest, Lionel Messi cut a quiet, frustrated figure on the pitch.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of contest
Noun
  • Argentina failed to advance from that tourney’s group stage because of the defeat.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Wednesday, Argentina attempts to move one win from being the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62, again relying most on the 39-year-old Messi leading the slowest team (per average speed) of the 48 in this tourney.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of tourney

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