tournament
noun
a trial of skill in some game, in which competitors play a series of contests.
tournaments
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pluralof tournament.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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St. Francis has been invited to travel to Illinois, Massachusetts and Oregon for tournaments and showcases, all with the idea the twin towers are going to attract fan interest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
CRESPI: Coach Derek Fisher had his team competing against the best in offseason tournaments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Two tournaments were ultimately canceled before LIV filed for bankruptcy in September after the season ended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Djokovic was a finalist at the Australian Open at the age of 38, but failed to reach the quarter-finals in eight of his eleven tournaments this year.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Emma should be a model; we’ve heard it a million times at school concerts and soccer tournaments.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
