noun

tourney

TOOR-nee

Tourney (noun) means a tournament, especially in informal or sporting contexts. Example: “The local golf tourney draws players from across the county.”

noun

A tournament, especially in informal or sporting contexts.

"The local golf tourney draws players from across the county."

How to use tourney

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shorter, more casual word for tournament.

When to use it

Common in casual sports writing and speech; "tournament" is the more formal, standard term.

Word forms

tourneyed past tense, tourneys plural, tournies plural, tourneys singular

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Etymology

From Old French tornei, related to tornoier ("to joust").

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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tournament

Related words

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Rhymes for tourney

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tourney” mean?

The word “tourney” means a tournament, especially in informal or sporting contexts. In plain terms, a shorter, more casual word for tournament.

How do you pronounce “tourney”?

“Tourney” is pronounced TOOR-nee (/ˈtɝni/ in IPA).

How do you use “tourney” in a sentence?

Here is “tourney” used in a sentence: “The local golf tourney draws players from across the county.”

What part of speech is “tourney”?

“Tourney” is a noun.

Where does the word “tourney” come from?

The word “tourney” comes from Old French. From Old French tornei, related to tornoier ("to joust").

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