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 a scene in which Chun-Li tries to wake Ken up to the fact that the tournament is merely a front for draining the power of his former best friend and training partner, Ryu, another creative choice wound up on the cutting-room floor. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Charlotte, which was eliminated from the Eastern Conference play-in tournament last season, was without starters Coby White (left calf strain) and shooting guard Kon Knueppel (right hamstring strain), who led the NBA last season in 3-pointers made. — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 That will play a role in how much media companies are willing to spend on both tournaments, but Gai doesn't expect the time zone challenges to play too much of a role in the bidding. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The 1971 team went 27-3 overall and 14-0 in conference play, becoming the first undefeated squad in Big Eight history while claiming both the regular-season and tournament crowns. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 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
  • In the luxury market, lines like Seabourn (with its first expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture) and Scenic are the main competition for all-suite accommodations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Its upcoming industry competition should provide a clearer picture of the technologies developers can bring to the program.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of competition
Noun
  • Its arrival split men's professional golf, with the PGA Tour suspending members who competed in LIV events.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The incident does not necessarily indicate a fundamental limitation of the G1 platform, particularly given Unitree’s suggestion that the development model may not have been properly tuned for the event.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • For families Guests of all ages are welcome at The Shinmonzen, with a raft of amenities available for both children and babies, from baby cots, sterilizers, and strollers to kids’ seasonal welcome kits, pajamas, menus, games, books, and toys.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The second-year forward started against the Brooklyn Nets after missing the first eight regular season games due to a left hamstring strain.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of game
Noun
  • Last year, the Horned Frogs rode the dynamic duo of Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez to the Elite Eight and a regular season Big 12 championship and trip to the Elite Eight.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned the restriction on Friday after multiple appeals from the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, allowing the country’s men’s and women’s teams to compete in the 2027 championships.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of championship
Noun
  • Daniel Gazdag scored in the 53rd minute for New England, which failed to extend its four-match winning streak and lost for the first time this season after being ahead or tied in the 75th minute.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Although Sunday’s match was a home game for Angel City (15-8-7), it wasn’t played at home.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of match
Noun
  • The race is among a handful of Senate contests this year expected to determine control of the chamber.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Promising rookie cornerback Will Lee suffered a hamstring injury in the first half that forced an early exit from the contest.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of contest
Noun
  • The next men’s event marks the centenary edition of the tourney; as such, FIFA is marking the anniversary with one-off games to be staged in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of tourney

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