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
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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
Recent Examples of championship from the Web
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The winner on Sunday will be crowned championship golfer of the year.
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Could Jackson take Louisville to a national championship?
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Despite a couple of anxious moments at championship point that almost betrayed a human heart under Federer’s mythic exterior, the coronation was fittingly completed with an ace zipped right down the middle of the line in the blink of an eye.
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Cornish will race Aug. 5 in the Junior Elite National Championship in West Chester, Ohio, and perhaps the world championships in September.
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Smoke On The Water BBQ Feast, Saturday. South Florida pit masters battle for the championship — and visitors get to taste, plus live music and family fun.
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Florida won that game in Baton Rouge 16-10, stopping LSU on the goal line in the final seconds to seal the SEC East championship.
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Team championships are hosted by each of the 30 MLB ballparks between the end of May and into late June.
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A state championship, though, has eluded the Vikings, who placed second in Class 8A in 2014.
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First Known Use of championship
1791
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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