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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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • prechampionship noun

Etymology

Origin of championship

First recorded in 1815–25; champion + -ship

Example Sentences

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Before the season begins in Australia next weekend, make your predictions for how the two championships will finish by selecting your drivers' picks first, followed by teams' choices.

From BBC

Sierra Canyon boys basketball improves to 27-1 on the season by defeating Harvard-Westlake in the Southern Section Open Division championship game.

From Los Angeles Times

Now the Trailblazers can get ready to be the No. 1 seed in the Southern California Open Division regional playoffs, with an opportunity to advance to the state championship game in Sacramento in two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

She has built a team that is disciplined, superbly coached, and full of heart — qualities that recall the championship standards set by the legendary John Wooden.

From Los Angeles Times

After donning hats and shirts that commemorated their championship, the Bruins celebrated on the floor with cheers and pictures.

From Los Angeles Times