championship

noun

cham·​pi·​on·​ship ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship How to pronounce championship (audio)
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1
: designation as champion
2
: the act of championing : defense
his championship of freedom of speech
3
: a contest held to determine a champion

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The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years. the Yankees have won the championship many times
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Mike Boynton, a former assistant on May’s staff, takes over a Michigan team that returns Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney from its national championship team. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 But the Rays, also seeking their first championship, rallied in the bottom half after a throwing error by third baseman Joey Ortiz on Junior Caminero’s leadoff grounder against reliever Antonio Senzatela. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Like Kansas City, Denver and Nashville would host the men’s college basketball championship in new stadiums being constructed for NFL teams. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026 Because the team that won the 2026 NBA championship weathered a storm that feels all-too familiar in a 0-3 start to their reign as NBA champions this season. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for championship

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of championship was in 1791

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championship

noun
cham·​pi·​on·​ship ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship How to pronounce championship (audio)
1
: the act of defending as a champion
2
: the position or title of champion
3
: a contest held to find a champion
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