Away game Meaning in English

expression

US

əˈweɪ/ /ˈɡeɪm

uh-WAY gaym

UK

ɐwˈeɪ/ /ɡˈeɪm

uh-WAY gaym

Definition

An 'away game' is a sports match where a team competes at their opponent's venue, not their home location.

Usage & Nuances

'Away game' is the opposite of 'home game'. Used mainly in sports (soccer, basketball, etc.), often highlights challenges teams face when not on their own field. It is neutral and common in both spoken and written sports English.

• Spanish: partido fuera de casa - partido visitante
• Portuguese (BR): jogo fora de casa - jogo como visitante
• Portuguese (PT): jogo fora de casa - jogo como visitante
• Chinese (Simplified): 客场比赛
• Chinese (Traditional): 客場比賽
• Hindi: अवे गेम - बाहरी मैच
• Arabic: مباراة خارج الأرض
• Bengali: বাইরের খেলা - প্রতিপক্ষের মাঠে খেলা
• Russian: выездная игра - матч на выезде
• Japanese: アウェイゲーム
• Vietnamese: trận đấu trên sân khách
• Korean: 원정 경기
• Turkish: deplasman maçı
• Urdu: باہر کا میچ
• Indonesian: pertandingan tandang

Example Sentences

Our team has an away game this Saturday.

basic

It is hard to win an away game.

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They traveled far for the away game.

basic

I'm not sure we'll have much support at the away game tonight.

natural

We always get nervous before an important away game.

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After losing three away games in a row, the coach changed their strategy.

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