tournament
/ˈtɔːnəmənt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a competition where many people or teams play a game or sport to find the best one.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media📱Social Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Our team won the basketball tournament last weekend!”
“Are you going to watch the chess tournament online?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.
Related Words
Synonyms:
competitionchampionshipcontest
Word Family:
tournamenttournaments