Synonyms of tournaments

tournaments

noun

plural of tournament

as in competitions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competitions
• games
• events
• matches
• championships
• contests
• sports
• tourneys
• bouts
• matchups
• meets
• sweepstakes
• athletics
• battles
• races
• skirmishes
• semifinals
• nationals
• scrimmages
• finals
• derbies
• outings
• tussles
• struggles
• heats
• marathons
• triathlons
• rounds
• conflicts
• rallies
• runs
• tugs-of-war
• gymkhanas
• play-offs
• volleys
• runoffs
• field days
• decathlons
• rubbers
• biathlons
• round-robins
• sudden deaths
• ultramarathons
• nightcaps
• pentathlons
• classics
• seesaws
• sets
• heptathlons
• dead heats
• photo finishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tournaments

Over time, the company has aggregated a combination of destinations, tournaments, leagues and camps, illustrating how physical facilities can anchor a broader participation business rather than function simply as real-estate assets. — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Five tournaments remain for players to finish in the top 100 and keep full status for 2027. — ABC News, 23 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

Bluhawk broke ground in late 2022 and features AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, which hosts a variety of youth sports leagues and tournaments. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

In 2026, programs have the option to use shot clocks during varsity showcases and invitational tournaments in all conferences, if coaches agree on its usage. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Families spend thousands on travel teams, private lessons and tournaments. — Jonathan Alpert Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

At long last, the lengthy gap between major tournaments — and the corresponding barrage of friendlies — will give way to games that matter. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

The expansion will add eight more games to the tournaments’ opening rounds, which, on the men’s side, have traditionally been hosted in Dayton, Ohio; the women’s tournament holds First Four games at the same sites as first- and second-round games. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026