tournament

//ˈtʊrnəmənt//
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Noun

tournamentSingular
tournamentsPlural
1

A series of contests or matches between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize or championship.

She won the tennis tournament last year.

2

A medieval sporting event in which knights jousted on horseback with lances, often as part of a pageant or celebration.

Knights competed in tournaments to display their skill and bravery.