Tournament

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A mock fight, or warlike game, formerly in great favor, in which a number of combatants were engaged, as an exhibition of their address and bravery; hence, figuratively, a real battle. "In battle and in tourneyment." Chaucer. With cruel tournament the squadrons join. Milton.

2. Any contest of skill in which there are many contestents for championship; as, a chess tournament.