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

Standout amenities include an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Design championship golf course, seven different restaurants and bars, and the holistic Sorana Spa. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025

While the division championship assures them a home game in the first round of the playoffs, the Broncos still have a lot to play for next weekend against the Chargers. —Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025

In 2020, the Sideline Cancer basketball team became the runner-up in the TBT championship game against the Golden Eagles. —David Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025

The guys will be used to having this championship mindset. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for championship

• apostleship
• apprenticeship
• assistantship
• chancellorship
• citizenship
• companionship
• copartnership
• dictatorship
• directorship
• discipleship
• editorship
• generalship

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