World Cup

vɜːld kʌp
noun★IntermediateLoanword from English World Cup
Sports

the most prestigious international tournament in a sport, particularly football (soccer), organized by FIFA and held every four years

ब्राजील ने 2002 में विश्व कप जीता था।

Brazil won the World Cup in 2002.

विश्व कप के लिए क्वालीफाई करने के लिए टीमों को कठिन प्रतिस्पर्धा करनी पड़ती है।

Teams must compete fiercely to qualify for the World Cup.

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The term is most commonly associated with football (soccer) but can also refer to other sports like cricket or rugby.

Collocations

World Cup finalWorld Cup finalWorld Cup winnerWorld Cup winnerWorld Cup trophyWorld Cup trophy

Synonyms

Related Phrases

विश्व कप फाइनलphrase
World Cup final
विश्व कप विजेताphrase
World Cup winner

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Sports

The term 'World Cup' is most commonly used in the context of football (soccer), but it can also refer to other sports like cricket or rugby.

📖Word Origin

The term 'World Cup' originated in the early 20th century to describe the most prestigious international competition in a sport, particularly football (soccer). The FIFA World Cup, first held in 1930, is the most famous example.

📝Usage Notes

While 'World Cup' is most commonly associated with football (soccer), it can also refer to other sports like cricket or rugby. The term is often used in a broader sense to describe any major international competition in a sport.

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