tournaments
word · lemma: tournament
Definition
Tournaments are organized competitions where players or teams compete against each other, often in several rounds, to find a winner.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for sports, video games, chess, or similar competitions with elimination rounds or group stages. Common collocations: 'sports tournaments', 'chess tournaments', 'enter a tournament'. Not used for single standalone matches.
Example Sentences
There are many tournaments for young soccer players.
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She won three chess tournaments this year.
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Our school will host two basketball tournaments next month.
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Some tournaments last for several days and attract players from all over the world.
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He enjoys entering online gaming tournaments with his friends.
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If you win enough local tournaments, you might qualify for the national finals.
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