playoffs
Pronunciation: [ˈpleɪˌɔfs]
Word
Context: “games”
(noun) the final series of games in a sports season where teams compete to win a championship. This is like a big tournament at the end of a season to see who will be the best team.
Example
The basketball team made it to the playoffs for the third year in a row.
Example
Unfortunately, the team did not qualify for the playoffs this season.
Example
Which teams are playing in the playoffs this year?
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