Meaning of the word championship in English

What does championship mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

championship

US /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/

UK /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/

a contest for the position of champion in a sport or game

Example:

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The team won the national championship.

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She is training hard for the world championship.

Synonym:

title crown cup trophy victor

the position of being a champion

Example:

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He held the boxing championship for five years.

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Winning the championship was the highlight of his career.

Synonym:

supremacy dominance mastery preeminence ascendancy

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