Meaning of the word tournament in English

What does tournament mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tournament

US /ˈtɝː.nə.mənt/
UK /ˈtɝː.nə.mənt/
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Noun

1.

a series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize

Example:
The chess tournament attracted players from all over the world.
Our team won the basketball tournament last year.
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