Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sports contest played at the opponent's venue: An "away game" is a match or competition in which a team or player must travel to the location of their opponent to play, rather than playing at their own home venue.

Usage

• The term "away game" is used specifically in the context of organized sports leagues and tournaments. It contrasts with a "home game." The location of the game is a key strategic and logistical factor for teams.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The team's performance is often weaker during an away game due to travel fatigue and lack of home crowd support.
  • They have a difficult schedule next month, with three consecutive away games.
  • Winning this away game is crucial for our playoff chances.

Advanced Usage

• "On an away game": Describes the state of being at the location for a match.
  • The entire squad is on an away game this weekend.
• Concept of "Away Fixture": In some sports, especially soccer/football, "away fixture" is a synonymous term used in official schedules.
  • Our next away fixture is against the league leaders.

Variants and Related Words

• Away match (n): A fully synonymous term, commonly used interchangeably with "away game."
  • The away match was televised nationally.
• Road game (n): Primarily used in North American sports (e.g., NBA, NHL) with the same meaning as "away game."
  • The basketball team is on a long road trip for seven road games.
• Home game (n): The direct opposite; a game played at a team's own venue.

Synonyms

• Away fixture: A scheduled away contest.
• Road contest: A competition played on the road (away from home).

Related Phrases

• Play away: To participate in an away game.
  • We have to play away three times this month.
• Away form/record: A team's performance statistics specifically in away games.
  • Their poor away form is a major concern for the coach.

Related Idioms

• A tough place to go: An idiom describing a particularly challenging venue for an away game.
  • Stadium X is a tough place to go for any team; few get a result there.
• Steal a win on the road: To achieve an unexpected victory in an away game.
  • If we can steal a win on the road, our confidence will soar.

Noun

1. a game played away from home