noun

rivalry

REYE-vuhl-ree

noun

An ongoing competition between people, teams, or groups striving for the same thing.

"The rivalry between the two schools goes back decades."

"Sibling rivalry is common in large families."

How to Use Rivalry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of ongoing competition between rivals.

Common pairings

fierce rivalry sibling rivalry bitter rivalry friendly rivalry

rivalries plural

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The _____ between the two schools goes back decades.

From "rival" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ry," on the same pattern as "wizardry" or "chivalry."

cavalry chivalry