Tournament (noun)

1. A competition in which a number of players or teams play a series of games to decide a winner.
2. A series of contests between a number of players or teams, often in a knockout format.

Origin:

From the old french word "torneiement" meaning contest or competition, from "torneier" meaning to joust or tilt.

Examples:

1. The tennis tournament was held on clay courts.
2. He won the chess tournament and was crowned champion.
3. The golf tournament was held over four days.
4. Many professional athletes participated in the tournament.
5. The tournament was broadcasted live on television for all the people to see.