Championship
[ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]
Definitions
2 meaningsThe position of being a champion; the title of a contest winner.
[ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]
The title or state of being a champion.
The football team won the championship.
💡 Simply: It's like winning the big game! When you win the championship, you're the best at something, whether it's a sport or a competition. Like, if you're the best at making cookies, you could have a cookie-making championship!
👶 For kids: Being the very best at a game or contest.
More Examples
She won the championship for the third year in a row.
The team's goal was to reach the championship game.
How It's Used
"The team celebrated their championship victory."
"She achieved the championship in sales for the quarter."
A competition to decide who is the champion; a contest of skill.
[ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]
A contest to determine a champion.
The Olympic Games are a championship.
💡 Simply: A championship is a special competition where everyone tries their best to win and become the champion. Imagine a race where the winner gets a big trophy!
👶 For kids: A big game to see who is the best.
More Examples
The players prepared for the championship tournament.
The final match is the championship.
How It's Used
"The championship game will be played next week."
"The regional robotics championship was highly competitive."
Idioms & expressions
Championship caliber
Of a standard high enough to win a championship.
"The team showed championship caliber throughout the season."
World Championship
A championship contested between the best competitors from around the world.
"The athlete competed in the World Championship."
From champion + -ship. Champion derives from Old French champion, meaning 'warrior'. The suffix '-ship' indicates a state or condition.
The word 'championship' has been used in sporting contexts since the late 19th century, evolving from the older meaning of 'champion' itself.
Memory tip
Think of the champion receiving their ship (championship) full of trophies and praise.