Meaning & Definition of word "Tournament"
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Tournament
/ˈtʊrnəˌmənt/
noun:
- 1. A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
- Example: The annual chess tournament attracted players from all over the world.
- 2. A competition involving teams or players, often held in a specific sport.
- Example: The basketball tournament will take place next month in the city stadium.
- 3. A medieval contest where knights demonstrated their skills in various events.
- Example: The historical reenactment featured a tournament complete with jousting and archery.
Etymology
Middle French 'tornoiemen', from 'tornoier', meaning 'to turn' or 'to rotate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
round robin tournament:
A type of tournament in which each contestant competes against every other contestant.
double-elimination tournament:
A type of tournament where a player or team is not eliminated until they have lost two matches.
knockout tournament:
A tournament format where the loser of each match is eliminated from the competition.
Related Words
match:
A contest between two or more parties.
championship:
A competition to determine the best team or player in a sport.
contest:
A competition where participants strive to outperform each other.