playoff
//ˈpleɪɔf//
Noun
playoffSingular
playoffsPlural
1
A series of games or matches played to determine a championship or to break a tie between competitors.
The team made it to the playoffs for the first time in five years.
2
A final competition in sports where the top teams or players compete for the championship title.
Our team made it to the playoffs for the first time in five years.