tournament
noun
tour·na·ment
ˈtu̇r-nə-mənt 
also ˈtər-,
or ˈtȯr-
1
: a series of games or contests that make up a single unit of competition (as on a professional golf tour), the championship playoffs of a league or conference, or an invitational event
2
a
: a knightly sport of the Middle Ages between mounted combatants armed with blunted lances or swords and divided into two parties contesting for a prize or favor bestowed by the lady of the tournament
b
: the whole series of knightly sports, jousts, and tilts occurring at one time and place
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She's an excellent tennis player who has won many tournaments.
a golf tournament in which professionals compete against amateurs
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
All tournaments are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. out of Prairie Creek park.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
With their returning talent and building on last year's success, they're poised to break into the NCAA tournament.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Sawyer Point Park is closed, pickleball tournament still happening
Sawyer Point Park is currently closed for safety reasons following the fire, according to the Cincinnati Parks Department's website.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Tournament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tournament. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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tournament
noun
tour·na·ment
ˈtu̇r-nə-mənt
also ˈtər-,
or ˈtȯr-
1
: a contest of skill and courage between knights wearing armor and fighting with blunted lances or swords
2
: a contest or series of contests played for a championship
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