Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tournament
noun
/ˈtʊərnəmənt/
Definition
A tournament is a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for a prize or title.
Examples
- The chess tournament lasted for three days.
- She won first place in the annual tennis tournament.
- Many athletes train hard for months to prepare for their sport’s championship tournament.
Meaning
A tournament is often organized in a structured format where individual players or teams compete against each other until a winner is determined.
Synonyms
- competition
- contest
- championship
- league
- match
