championship

noun

cham·​pi·​on·​ship ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship 

1

: designation as champion

2

: the act of championing : defense

his championship of freedom of speech

3

: a contest held to determine a champion

Synonyms of championship

• title

Examples of championship in a Sentence

The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years.

the Yankees have won the championship many times

Recent Examples on the Web

The Three Lions won the championship in 1966 and advanced to the semis again in 1990 and 2018. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Leonard spent the last seven seasons with the Clippers after leading the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

These Marlins are on pace to win 90 games, the most since their championship season in 2003. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Big 12 football media days wrapped up in Frisco with quarterback drama, coaching changes and championship aspirations dominating the conversation. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for championship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

championship

noun

cham·​pi·​on·​ship ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship 

1

: the act of defending as a champion

2

: the position or title of champion

3

: a contest held to find a champion