Definition of championship
1 : designation as champion
2 : the act of championing : defense <his championship of freedom of speech>
3 : a contest held to determine a champion
Examples of championship in a sentence
The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years.
<the Yankees have won the championship many times>
1825
First Known Use of championship
1825
CHAMPIONSHIP Defined for English Language Learners
championship
playDefinition of championship for English Language Learners
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: an important competition that decides which player or team is the best in a particular sport, game, etc.
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: the title of champion in a sport or game
CHAMPIONSHIP Defined for Kids
championship
playDefinition of championship for Students
1 : the position or title of best or winning player or team in a sport or game of skill <The skier was defending her championship.>
2 : a contest held to determine the best or winning player or team in a sport or game
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