noun
sponsorship
noun
1
The financial support, or the arrangement of support, provided by a sponsor.
"The festival relies heavily on corporate sponsorship."
"She secured sponsorship from a sports drink company."
How to Use Sponsorship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe backing, usually financial, that a sponsor provides.
Common pairings
secure sponsorship
sponsorship deal
corporate sponsorship
Word Forms
sponsorships plural
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Etymology
Formed from "sponsor" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ship," as in "friendship" or "leadership."