What is another word for tournaments?

Pronunciation: [tˈʊ͡ənəmənts] (IPA)

Tournaments are events where teams or individuals compete against each other to win a championship or prize. There are many synonyms for tournaments, such as competitions, contests, matches, games, championships, and battles. These words are often interchangeable, but some have specific connotations or are used in certain contexts. For example, championships usually refer to events that determine the winner of a long-standing league or series, while battles may imply more intense or physically demanding competitions. Other synonyms for tournaments could include face-offs, challenges, or showdowns. No matter the word chosen, tournaments bring together teams or individuals in a competitive environment, where only one can emerge victorious.

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Usage examples for Tournaments

The windows of these east rooms overlook the eighteenth green, and during tournaments they are favorite vantage points of golf widows and enthusiasts who are too old to follow the competitors around the course.
"Flowing Gold"
Rex Beach
A most amazing thing was in the way of happening, a phenomenon unique in the history of tournaments, for a man was being thrust forth from one of the hotel windows, perhaps twenty-five feet above the ground-a writhing, struggling, kicking man with fawn-colored spats.
"Flowing Gold"
Rex Beach
Constantine became so famous through his prowess at tournaments that he attracted the attention of the emperor, who refused to believe that he was of low extraction.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll

Famous quotes with Tournaments

  • Well, you know, I've bonded with a lot of people over the years, you know. We played the same tournaments year after year and we go back to the same place and many times the seats have been full and that has meant the world to me for sure.
    Andre Agassi
  • We all say, 'You don't have to run around playing all these tournaments and trying to conquer the world like Dr. Evil.'
    Stuart Appleby
  • I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future.
    Maurice Ashley
  • In Georgia it's a little different because of the East Cobb program. It's such a strong program that we see a lot of kids that come through here on a lot of different teams from across the country that come here to play in tournaments.
    Roy Clark
  • If I win seven tournaments in a row, I get so confident I'm in a cloud. A loss gets me eager again.
    Chris Evert

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