DictionaryAI

championship

noun
CHAM-pee-uhn-ship/ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

Pluralchampionships

3 meanings of championship

Practice

  1. 1
    contestnouncountable
    A contest that decides who is the best, often the last game in a series.

    Like the big final game where the winner takes the trophy.

    Our school team won the basketball championship this year.

    She trained hard all season to reach the national championship.

    UsageA big meet is often called the championships, with a plural verb: the championships begin.

    Similartournament, competition, contest

  2. 2
    titlenouncountable
    The title or rank you hold after winning a top contest.

    Like wearing a crown that means you are the best, until someone takes it.

    She held the championship for three years in a row.

    Losing the final match cost him the championship.

    UsageYou hold, defend or lose a championship.

    Similartitle, crown

    Note
  3. 3
    supportnoununcountable
    Strong support for an idea, group, or cause that you stand up for.

    Like standing up for a friend when no one else will.

    Her championship of equal rights inspired many young people.

    He is known for his championship of free public libraries.

    UsageSay championship of a cause, often with his, her or their.

    Similarsupport, advocacy, promotion, defense

    Oppositeopposition

    Note

Practice

Can you tell the meanings of championship apart? Answer 4 quick questions from this page, or write your own sentence and AI will check it.

Origin

Made from the word "champion" plus the ending "-ship".

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 1 fact