tour·na·ment 
/ˈtuɚnəmənt/ noun
plural tour·na·ments /ˈtuɚnəmənt/ noun [count] 1 : a sports competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days
▪ a basketball/golf tournament ▪ She's an excellent tennis player who has won many tournaments. 2 : a contest of skill and courage between soldiers or knights in the Middle Ages
▪ a basketball/golf tournament ▪ She's an excellent tennis player who has won many tournaments.
