championship
CHAM-pee-uhn-shihp
Championship (noun) means a competition held to decide who is the best, or the final round of such a competition. Example: “The two finalists will meet again in next month's championship.”
noun
1
A competition held to decide who is the best, or the final round of such a competition.
"The two finalists will meet again in next month's championship."
"Our school chess club is travelling to the regional championship this weekend."
"The village hosts a darts championship every winter."
2
The title or status of being champion.
"He held the championship for nearly five years before losing it."
"She won the championship for the third year running."
"After a thrilling final, the young boxer took the championship home."
How to use championship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA contest that decides who is the overall winner, or the title given to that winner.
Common pairings
win the championship
championship title
championship game
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Etymology
From champion + the suffix -ship (denoting a state, status, or office).
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What does “championship” mean?
The word “championship” means a competition held to decide who is the best, or the final round of such a competition. In plain terms, a contest that decides who is the overall winner, or the title given to that winner.
How do you pronounce “championship”?
“Championship” is pronounced CHAM-pee-uhn-shihp (/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “championship” in a sentence?
Here is “championship” used in a sentence: “The two finalists will meet again in next month's championship.”
What part of speech is “championship”?
“Championship” is a noun.
Is “championship” a common word?
“Championship” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “championship” have?
“Championship” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a competition held to decide who is the best, or the final round of such a competition.
What is the difference between a championship and a tournament?
A tournament is any organised series of games or matches. A championship is a competition held specifically to crown the overall best, and its winner earns the title of champion. A tournament can be the format used to decide a championship, but not every tournament awards one — some exist only for ranking, prizes, or practice.
What is the difference between a championship and a league?
A league is an ongoing competition in which teams play each other repeatedly over a season, ranked by points. A championship is the contest, or final stage, that decides the single best. Some sports crown the league winner as champion, while others hold a separate championship game or playoff once the regular season ends.
What does it mean to win a championship?
Winning a championship means finishing first in the competition that decides the best team or individual, earning the title of champion. It is usually the highest honour available in that sport or contest for a given season, often marked by a trophy, medal, or title that the winner holds until the next championship.
What is an example of a championship?
Famous examples include the FIFA World Cup in football, the Super Bowl in American football, the NBA Finals in basketball, and the Wimbledon final in tennis. Each is the deciding contest that names a champion. The word also covers season-long titles, such as a national league championship or a boxing world championship.
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