championship

[cham-pee-uhn-ship]

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.

championship

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• prechampionship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of championship¹

First recorded in 1815–25; champion + -ship

Example Sentences

Pogacar capped another stunning season in which he became the first man to win both the Tour de France and world championship two seasons in a row.

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The Dolphins went on to set a school record for points in a season and reached the Division I championship game.

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Over the course of 15 excruciating innings, with a trip to the championship series on the line, they and the Detroit Tigers deployed 15 different hurlers who combined to throw 472 pitches.

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Can someone tell me, what does Redick know about being in championship shape?

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By 1986, the Celts were winning the Big Five Conference championship by beating St. John Bosco in the final at Angel Stadium.

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Related Words

• crown 
• showdown 
• tournament