tour de force

tour de force

noun \ˌtu̇r-də-ˈfȯrs\

plural tours de force\same\

Definition of TOUR DE FORCE

: a feat or display of strength, skill, or ingenuity <the movie is a comic tour de force>

Examples of TOUR DE FORCE

1. The book is a tour de force.
2. Her performance in the play was a real tour de force.

Origin of TOUR DE FORCE

French

First Known Use: 1802

Related to TOUR DE FORCE

Synonyms: deed, exploit, number, stunt, feat, trick

Related Words: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph; adventure; performance

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Rhymes with TOUR DE FORCE

charley horse, Crazy Horse, cutting horse, harness horse, hobbyhorse, intercourse, minicourse, nonrecourse, outercourse, pommel horse, quarter horse, reinforce, rocking horse, saddle horse, telecourse, Trojan horse, vaulting horse, watercourse