WorldCup
/ˈwɜːrldˈkʌp/noun★Intermediate— international soccer tournament
Sports
The FIFA World Cup, an international soccer tournament contested by men's national teams.
Millions of fans around the world watch the WorldCup final.
The final match of the WorldCup attracts a global audience.
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The tournament is organized by FIFA and is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
Collocations
WorldCup finalthe championship match of the tournamentWorldCup hostthe country organizing the tournament
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💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
The term is typically capitalized as 'WorldCup' or 'World Cup' when referring to the FIFA tournament.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage
Use 'WorldCup' to refer specifically to the FIFA men's tournament; for women's soccer, use 'Women's World Cup'.
📖Word Origin
From 'world' (global) + 'cup' (trophy), referring to the international nature of the competition.
📝Usage Notes
The term is often used without 'FIFA' as it is widely recognized as the premier international soccer tournament.
Word Breakdown
World
global
rootCup
trophy or championship
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