Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

away-team

noun

/əˈweɪ tiːm/

Definition

A group of players or athletes representing a sports club or organization that competes in a match on the opponent’s home ground.

Examples

In last night’s game, the away-team put up a strong defense against the home crowd.
The away-team celebrated their victory despite the challenging weather conditions.
Many fans traveled to support the away-team on their journey.

Meaning

The term ‘away-team’ refers to the team that travels to play against another team at their location, as opposed to the home team, which is playing in their usual venue.