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

He predicted the British driver's team-mate Oscar Piastri would again pose a strong challenge, having led the championship for much of last season only to fade in the final part of the year.

From BBC

After a promising juniors career in which he was named junior national champion in 2015 and competed at the 2020 world junior championships, Andrew Torgashev knew he had competitive ability and presentation.

From Los Angeles Times

Schneider was once the architect of a championship roster centered around Wilson and the notorious “Legion of Boom” defense.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among the 67 dead were 28 members of the US figure skating community, who were returning from the national championships.

From Barron's

Seattle’s suffocating formula was about to deliver the Seahawks their second championship.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• crown
• showdown
• tournament