Synonyms for

Tournaments

Verb / ˈtɜ:nʌmʌnts / Another word for tournaments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A competition in which players compete against each other in a series of games or matches.

Synonyms & similar words

tournament tourney competition championship contest event match game meet round-robin showdown clash duel encounter trial bout race test meetup playoff scrimmage joust

Synonyms by register

Formal

competitions contests championships tourneys

Informal

tourneys comps matches

Literary

jousts tourneys

Antonyms

individual practice training exhibition friendly scrimmage

Common collocations

  • chess tournaments
  • tennis tournaments
  • online tournaments
  • annual tournaments
  • major tournaments
  • local tournaments
  • qualifying tournaments
  • championship tournaments

Word family

noun tournament
verb tournament

Usage note

While 'tourney' can be used informally, 'tournament' is the standard and more formal term. 'Tourney' is often seen in historical or literary contexts.

Example sentences

  1. There is a chess tournament at the library today.
  2. I won first place in the spelling tournament.
  3. The tennis tournament is always held in the summer.
  4. Our school is hosting a debate tournament next month.
  5. She was nervous before the dance tournament.

Quotes

  • "In a world full of winners and losers, the tournament is a shining example of how to have fun." - Unknown
  • "The best part of any tournament is the anticipation." - Unknown
  • "A tournament is not just about winning, it's about the journey." - Unknown

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