1. Plural of bonspiel; curling competitions or tournaments, typically involving multiple teams playing in a series of matches.
Usage: Scottish origin; primarily used in curling contexts; common in Canada and Scotland

Examples

• The club hosts several bonspels throughout the winter season.
• She has won multiple bonspels in regional curling competitions.
• Local bonspels attract teams from neighboring towns.
• The annual bonspels draw hundreds of curling enthusiasts.
• He qualified for the national bonspels after winning his regional tournament.