titlist

[ tahyt-list, -l-ist ]

noun

, Sports.

1. a titleholder; champion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of titlist¹

First recorded in 1935–40; title + -ist

Example Sentences

And because the Pomona races are worth 30 points per round, four other drivers — 2021 winner Steve Torrence, 2022 titlist Brittany Force, defending champion Doug Kalitta and Clay Millican — still are mathematically in contention.

From Los Angeles Times

Washington was just the third undefeated state titlist in Indiana history.

From Seattle Times

The gilded cup given to the Wimbledon men’s titlist was escorted by two people associated with that tournament’s museum.

From Seattle Times

Open champion and this year’s Wimbledon titlist from Spain.

From Seattle Times

Spence, in position to make demands as the three-belt titlist with other options in PBC’s deep roster, said he instead made concessions to get the fight across the line.

From Washington Times