B2nounsportbusiness
US/ˈraɪ.vəl/
UK/ˈraɪ.vəl/
a person, team or company competing with another for the same prize, customers or goal
In context
Hanoi FC beat their old rivals 3–1 in front of a packed stadium.
The two noodle shops are rivals, but the owners still drink coffee together.
The ride-hailing app's main rival has been cutting fares to attract more riders.
Words that go with rival
adjective + noun
- main rivalOur main rival opened a shop right across the street.
- bitter rivalThe two clubs have been bitter rivals for decades.
- fierce rivalThe two airlines are fierce rivals on the Hanoi to Saigon route.
- nearest rivalShe finished the race two seconds ahead of her nearest rival.
- political rivalThe president accused his political rivals of spreading lies.