intercounty
4.8
A sports match between teams from different counties
- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈkaʊnti/
- UK
:
competencia intercondado
- The annual intercounty competition brought together the best players from two rival counties.
Examples
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Rivalries often intensify during the intercounty matches each summer.
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She was selected to play in the prestigious intercounty for her outstanding performance.
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The annual intercounty attracted thousands of fans from neighboring regions.
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The intercounty match was thrilling!
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She played in an intercounty tournament last summer.
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Fans eagerly awaited the intercounty match, which was set to showcase the top teams from both regions.
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Local schools often prepare for the intercounty tournaments that highlight athletic talent from different counties.
How Important
test match
1
3.2
- UK
1
3.2
intercounty
- UK
cricket match
2
1.5
2
1.5
home game
41
2.3
41
2.3
exhibition game
12
3.3
- US
12
3.3
practice game
2
2.1
2
2.1
Surface Forms
intercounty singular
intercounties plural
Morphology
Etymology
Intercounty is made of inter- 'between' and county 'local area', which makes its meaning clear in sport. So an intercounty match is a game where teams from different counties play 'between' their regions.