B2noun 3K

Tournament

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtʊənəmənt//ˈtɔːnəmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtʊrnəmənt/"]/

Meaning of Tournament

a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who take part in different games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only the winner left.

In simple words: A competition between people or teams to see who is the best.

Tournament in a sentence

• a **golf/tennis/soccer/chess tournament**
• Several top teams have agreed to play (in) the tournament.
• She retired from tournament golf last year.
• The loser will be out of the tournament.
• her first tournament win of the season
• He has criticized tournament organizers for ticketing problems.
• I was invited to compete in a charity five-a-side tournament.
• She finished fifth in the Olympic qualifying tournament.
• a medieval jousting tournament

How to use Tournament

Usually used in sports or games. Not appropriate for casual conversation unless discussing sports or competitions.

Grammar pattern

tournament + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'tour' + 'ment' - a trip to see who wins.

Related words

Collocations with Tournament

• basketball
• chess
• golf
• enter
• play
• play in
• take place
• victory
• win
• leader
• in a/​the tournament
• out of a/​the tournament

Synonyms for Tournament

• competition
• contest
• championship
• series
• event

Opposites of Tournament

• friendly match
• exhibition

Common mistakes with Tournament

• Confusing with 'tournment' - the correct spelling has an 'a'.
• Using it as a verb - 'tournament' is a noun only.
• Mixing up the meaning with 'trophy' - a tournament is the event, a trophy is the prize.

Frequently asked questions about Tournament

What does Tournament mean?

A competition between people or teams to see who is the best.

What is the definition of Tournament?

a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who take part in different games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only the winner left.

How do you use Tournament in a sentence?

a **golf/tennis/soccer/chess tournament**

Can you give another example of Tournament?

Several top teams have agreed to play (in) the tournament.

What are synonyms for Tournament?

Common alternatives include competition, contest, championship, series, event.

What is the opposite of Tournament?

Opposite meanings include friendly match, exhibition.

What words go with Tournament?

It commonly pairs with basketball, chess, golf, enter, play, play in, take place, victory, win, leader, in a/​the tournament, out of a/​the tournament.

What are common mistakes when using Tournament?

Confusing with 'tournment' - the correct spelling has an 'a'. Using it as a verb - 'tournament' is a noun only. Mixing up the meaning with 'trophy' - a tournament is the event, a trophy is the prize.

How do you pronounce Tournament?

US: /["/ˈtʊrnəmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtʊənəmənt//ˈtɔːnəmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tournament?

Usually used in sports or games. Not appropriate for casual conversation unless discussing sports or competitions.

What CEFR level is Tournament?

"Tournament" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.