Sports & Leisure

Playoffs

ˈpleɪɔːfs

noun

What does Playoffs mean?

The elimination rounds after regular season.

Example sentence

"The Cardinals are fighting for a playoff spot."

American usage tip

'Make the playoffs' = qualify.

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