meets
n. countablen. a sports competition where many people or teams come together to race or play. You usually hear this word when talking about swimming or track and field events.
n. a sports competition or gathering of athletes, particularly in track and field, swimming, or gymnastics. Often used in plural form to refer to a series of events or the general category of competition.
She won three gold medals at the regional swim meet.
The university is hosting several track meets this spring to prepare athletes for the national championships.
While individual training is essential, the high-pressure environment of competitive meets provides the psychological conditioning necessary for elite performance at the international level.
Commonly used in North American English; in British English, 'meeting' is often preferred for athletics events.