tournament — a competition involving a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a competition involving a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother surprisingly won the neighborhood mahjong tournament and bought pizza for everyone with the prize money.
- The school's paper airplane tournament was more competitive than the national debate competition.
- She practiced for months to prepare for the badminton tournament.
tournament
NOUN[/ˈtʊrnəmənt/]
a competition involving a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize
a competition involving a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize
In this crucial tournament moment, victory depends on one ornament!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'torneiement', originating from medieval knightly jousting competitions. It originally referred to a martial sport where knights engaged in mounted combat, traditionally arranged in circular formations where participants would turn and charge at one another.
Breakdown
Old French 'torneier' (to turn, to rotate) + '-ment' (noun suffix denoting an action or result). The root 'torneier' is based on 'torne' (turn), reflecting the circular, rotating nature of the medieval jousting contests.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother surprisingly won the neighborhood mahjong tournament and bought pizza for everyone with the prize money.”
“The school's paper airplane tournament was more competitive than the national debate competition.”
“She practiced for months to prepare for the badminton tournament.”
“The annual fishing tournament attracts participants from all over the country.”
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