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 Words From

• pre·champi·on·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of championship¹

First recorded in 1815–25; champion + -ship

Example Sentences

More important, it would keep the Bruins, ranked second in the Bowl Championship Series standings behind Tennessee, in the running to play in the first BCS championship game in the Fiesta Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers have shown they have the money, and the smarts, and everything else required to sign the cornerstones who can keep the championship foundation strong.

From Los Angeles Times

In the case of Wittich, the fact that decision was made just three races before the end of the season and with both championships still unresolved has dismayed many in F1.

From BBC

You couldn’t get tickets to the Dodgers’ championship celebration.

From Los Angeles Times

The City Section is close to finalizing a deal to play its top football championship games at El Camino College.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crown
• showdown
• tournament