Synonyms for

Tournament

Verb / ˈtʊrnʌmʌnt / Another word for tournament — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a series of contests in which a number of competitors compete and the one that wins all the contests is declared the overall winner

Synonyms & similar words

tourney competition championship contest event meet match game bout clash duel trial round-robin playoff race showdown struggle war battle combat conflict

Synonyms by register

Formal

competition championship contest event

Informal

bash showdown playoff meet

Literary

joust melee

Antonyms

individual contest single match private duel solitary game non-competitive event

Common collocations

  • chess tournament
  • tennis tournament
  • online tournament
  • annual tournament
  • major tournament
  • qualifying tournament
  • knockout tournament

Word family

noun tournament
verb tournament

Usage note

A tournament is a series of contests or matches. It is often used in sports and games, but can also refer to other competitive events.

Example sentences

  1. The school will host a basketball tournament next week.
  2. My favorite part of the tournament was the final round.
  3. The golf tournament was held at a beautiful course.
  4. She trained hard for the martial arts tournament.
  5. The team won every game in the soccer tournament.

Quotes

  • I grew up watching my dad scout games live, so I always wanted to be part of a team or a tournament.
  • I love the opportunity to compete in a tournament.
  • The best part about being part of a tournament is the camaraderie and friendships that are formed.

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