noun

joust

jowst

Joust (noun) means a contest in which two mounted knights charge at each other with lances. Example: “The festival featured a re-enactment of a medieval joust.”

noun

A contest in which two mounted knights charge at each other with lances.

"The festival featured a re-enactment of a medieval joust."

verb

To fight on horseback with lances, as knights did.

"The two knights jousted before the king."

To argue or compete sharply with someone, especially in a public exchange.

"The two politicians jousted over the budget on live television."

How to use joust

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA knightly lance fight, or figuratively a heated verbal contest.

Common pairings

joust with lances verbal joust a jousting match

Word forms

jousted past tense, jousts plural, jousts singular

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Etymology

From Old French jouster, ultimately from Latin iuxta ("close to, next to") — describing two riders coming together.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for joust

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Frequently asked questions

What does “joust” mean?

The word “joust” means a contest in which two mounted knights charge at each other with lances. In plain terms, a knightly lance fight, or figuratively a heated verbal contest.

How do you pronounce “joust”?

“Joust” is pronounced jowst (/d͡ʒaʊst/ in IPA).

How do you use “joust” in a sentence?

Here is “joust” used in a sentence: “The festival featured a re-enactment of a medieval joust.”

What part of speech is “joust”?

Depending on how it is used, “joust” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “joust” come from?

The word “joust” comes from Latin. From Old French jouster, ultimately from Latin iuxta ("close to, next to") — describing two riders coming together.

How many meanings does “joust” have?

“Joust” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a contest in which two mounted knights charge at each other with lances.

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