championship

noun

cham·​pi·​on·​ship ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship How to pronounce championship (audio)
Synonyms of championshipnext
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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Examples of championship in a Sentence

The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years. the Yankees have won the championship many times
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The Chiefs have a world championship banner hanging atop the press box. — Sam McDowell July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 The Huskies reached the championship game again this year before losing to Michigan. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 The New York Knicks' first championship team in 53 years is now starting to look a little bit different. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 To get back into the playoff field and have an opportunity to play in the July 19 championship game, the Hornets must finish among the top four teams in the standings. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 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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