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

They certainly didn’t want to provide opponents with bulletin board fodder during their attempt to bring a Super Bowl championship to their home city after the 1985 season.

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Kiffin has never won a national championship as a head coach, or even reached the playoffs.

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The City Section football championships on Friday and Saturday have produced matchups featuring teams trying to return to glory and others seeking their first titles.

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It's also worth saying that Albon is still three places and 25 points ahead of Sainz in the championship, despite those recent strong results from the Spaniard.

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He punctuated the event with his memorable strikeout of Mike Trout for the final out in the championship game.

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Related Words

• crown 
• showdown 
• tournament