joust Definition
- 1a medieval sport in which two knights on horseback attempted to unhorse each other with a lance
- 2compete closely for superiority
Using joust: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "joust" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The two teams jousted for the championship title.
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The political candidates jousted over healthcare reform.
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The knights jousted fiercely in front of the king and queen.
joust Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with joust
a competition between two knights on horseback attempting to knock each other off their horses with lances
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The jousting match was the highlight of the medieval festival.
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He's always jousting with windmills, trying to change things that can't be changed.
a series of jousting matches between knights
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The jousting tournament drew crowds from all over the kingdom.
Origins of joust
from Old French 'joster', meaning 'to tilt, joust'
Summary: joust in Brief
The verb 'joust' [dʒaʊst] means to compete closely for superiority, often in a medieval context. It can also refer to a medieval sport in which two knights on horseback attempted to unhorse each other with a lance. Examples include 'The two teams jousted for the championship title.' and 'The knights jousted fiercely in front of the king and queen.' Phrases include 'jousting match,' 'joust with windmills,' and 'jousting tournament.'
