tournament

Meanings

• noun

  A competitive event in which contestants, individuals or teams, compete against one another for a prize, especially in a sport or game.

  - "The football tournament will be held in the summer."
  - "The tennis tournament began in 1877."
  - "The winner of the basketball tournament will receive a trophy."

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Synonyms

tourney , tourney

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tournament
tourniquet , tournedos , tournesol , tournamental , touristical

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Variants

List of all variants of tournament that leads to same result
tournament , tournaments , pre-tournament , pretournament

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Middle English: from Old French tornei, tournoi, from tornier 'hold a contest, warfare', from turner 'turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded tournament was held in 1130 AD in Champagne, France.

2. The term 'tournament' comes from the Old French word 'tournoi', which means 'turning'.

3. The largest tournament in the world is the FIFA World Cup, which is held every four years.

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Related Concepts

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1. competition: A contest between individuals, teams, or organizations, in which the performance of one or more is compared and evaluated against others.

2. sport: An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

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Culture

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Tournaments have a rich cultural and historical significance, often symbolizing competition, camaraderie, and the pursuit of excellence. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, such as the Canterbury Tales, the Arthurian legends, and the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare.

How to Memorize "tournament"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large stadium filled with cheering spectators. Picture contestants in sports uniforms, each one determined to win.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tournament' with 'competition', 'sports', and 'prize'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase: 'Tournaments: Testing Unmatched Athletes, Revealing Outstanding Underdogs, Nurturing Skills, And Triumphing Over Obstacles'.

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