Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tourney
noun
/ˈtʊərni/
Definition
A tournament, especially one for knights or soldiers in the Middle Ages.
Examples
- The local tourney attracted participants from all over the region.
- In medieval times, a tourney often included jousting matches.
- She won first place in the annual chess tourney.
Meaning
A competitive event, often involving sports or games, where participants compete for a title or prize.
Synonyms
- tournament
- competition
- contest