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

History and hindsight have made it a little difficult to contextualize what the Lakers accomplished last winter, the team hoisting a trophy and hanging a banner after winning the NBA’s first in-season tournament championship.

From Los Angeles Times

It also opens the Lakers’ defense of their NBA Cup in-season tournament championship — something James admitted Wednesday he hadn’t even thought about before a reporter brought it up.

From Los Angeles Times

In six seasons, Kelly finished with a 35-34 record that included two victories over Football Championship Subdivision teams.

From Los Angeles Times

After becoming economy secretary, he was driven to two European Championship qualifiers against Georgia and Norway in June and November 2023.

From BBC

The Springboks arrive in London following victory over Scotland, having claimed their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 in September.

From BBC

Related Words

• crown
• showdown
• tournament