tourney

/ˈtɜrni/ or /ˈtɝrni/

Definitions

1. noun

A competition or contest, especially one in which teams or individuals compete in a series of matches or challenges, such as a tournament of chess or a tourney of medieval knights.

“The knights participated in a grand tourney to showcase their skills.”

2. verb

To engage in a competitive contest or tournament, especially one in which teams or individuals compete in a series of matches or challenges.

“The company decided to tourney for the best new product of the year.”

Synonyms

  • contest
  • tournament

Antonyms

  • friendly gathering
  • non-competitive event