championship

American  

[cham-pee-uhn-ship] / ˈtʃæm pi ənˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the distinction or condition of being a champion.

   to win a championship.

2. advocacy or defense.

   championship of the underdog.

3. championships, a series of competitions or contests to determine a champion.

   the tennis championships.

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championship British  

/ ˈtʃæmpɪənˌʃɪp /

noun

1. (sometimes plural) any of various contests held to determine a champion

2. the title or status of being a champion

3. support for or defence of a cause, person, etc

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Other Word Forms

• prechampionship noun

Etymology

Origin of championship

First recorded in 1815–25; champion + -ship

Example Sentences

While Houston have boosted their hopes of reaching their first Super Bowl, Rodgers will contemplate ending his career with just one appearance in the NFL's championship game.

From BBC

As years passed without a deal, however, it left fans and even players wondering when they might get to see the game’s best compete in the same field outside of the major championships.

From The Wall Street Journal

All that positivity, smiling, parades, the unbridled civic joy inspired by a championship…it wears a bit weird, even to the devoted who ride with this tempestuous franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal

That clinched victory for the Bills, who are aiming to reach their first Super Bowl since 1994, and this could be the best chance yet for 29-year-old Allen to reach the NFL's championship game.

From BBC

The season culminates with semifinals and a league championship.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crown
• showdown
• tournament