noun
- informal sports matches played for practice or entertainment rather than as part of a formal competition
Usage: sports; informal
Examples
- The soccer team scheduled several friendlies before the season started.
- International friendlies help players prepare for major tournaments.
- The basketball coach arranged friendlies with local schools.
- These friendlies don’t count toward our league standings.
- The team played three friendlies during their European tour.
- Friendlies are a good way to test new strategies without pressure.