rivalry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of competing as for profit or a prize
    contention; competition.
    • the teams were in fierce contention for first place

WordNet


Ri"val*ry noun
Wordforms
plural Rivalries
Definitions
  1. The act of rivaling, or the state of being a rival; a competition. "Keen contention and eager rivalries." Jeffrey. Syn. -- Emulation; competition. See Emulation.

Webster 1913