tourneys
Elimination-style sporting events
Tourneys is the plural of tourney, an informal or slightly old-fashioned word for tournament.
It appears most often in gaming and sports contexts: weekend poker tourneys, local golf tourneys.
The word feels casual compared to the full form—you'd see it in a flyer for a neighborhood event rather than coverage of Wimbledon.
Marks setting off text
- seedingsPreliminary competition rankings
- eliminationsActs of removing
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
playoffs · championships · semifinals · matchups · contenders · underdogs · favorites · rankings
Long thrusting weapon
- armorProtective combat covering
- tiltyardJousting tournament grounds
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
knights · charger · squire · paladin · crest · pennon · barding · chainmail
High regard, moral dignity
- valorCourage in danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- nobilityTitled ruling class
virtue · fealty · loyalty · quest · grace · etiquette · lady · favor
Competitive precision riding
- showjumpingTimed equine obstacle sport
- eventingOrganizing or attending happenings
- steeplechaseObstacle course race
- horsebackAtop a steed
equitation · saddle · canter · gallop · paddock · arena · rider · mount
Methods to achieve goals
- matchupsPaired competitive encounters
- preparationArranging things in advance
- scoutingObserving to gather information
- seedingPlanting or ranking
bracketing · opponents · gameplay · positioning · rivalry · anticipation · outsmarting · countering
brackets
Marks setting off text
- seedingsPreliminary competition rankings
- eliminationsActs of removing
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
qualifiers · playoffs · championships · semifinals · matchups · contenders · underdogs · favorites · rankings · standings
lance
Long thrusting weapon
- armorProtective combat covering
- tiltyardJousting tournament grounds
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
melee · knights · charger · squire · paladin · crest · pennon · barding · chainmail · gauntlet
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- valorCourage in danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
nobility · virtue · fealty · loyalty · quest · grace · etiquette · lady · favor · pledge
dressage
Competitive precision riding
- showjumpingTimed equine obstacle sport
- eventingOrganizing or attending happenings
- steeplechaseObstacle course race
horseback · equitation · saddle · canter · gallop · paddock · arena · rider · mount · competition
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- matchupsPaired competitive encounters
- preparationArranging things in advance
- scoutingObserving to gather information
seeding · bracketing · opponents · gameplay · positioning · rivalry · anticipation · outsmarting · countering · adaptation
- medieval lifechivalry, royal courts, knighthood, falconry, feasting
- Medieval Chivalryhonor, loyalty, chivalry, courtesy, bravery
- medieval warfareknights, siege warfare, castle, castle siege, siege
- aristocracylord, titles, lady, heraldry, noble titles
tourneysscrimmages
Informal team practice matches
pickup games · casual play · free play · friendly matches · open play
tourneyscollaborations
Joint creative endeavors
cooperative games · joint ventures · partnerships · alliances · communal activities