ˈtenə̇s noun
( -es )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English tenys, teneys, tenetz, probably from Af tenetz, 2d person plural imperative of tenir to hold — more at tenable
1. : court tennis
2. : a typically outdoor game that is played with rackets and a light elastic ball by two players or pairs of players on a level court divided by a low net and that is scored in points, games, and sets — called also lawn tennis ; see racket illustration