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championship

[ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]

championship Definition

  • 1a competition to find the best team or player in a particular game or sport
  • 2the position of being the best or most successful at a particular activity

Using championship: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "championship" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team won the championship for the third year in a row.

  • Example

    She is the reigning world champion in figure skating.

  • Example

    The championship game will be held next weekend.

  • Example

    He is competing in the national championship this year.

championship Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for championship

Idioms Using championship

  • the person or team that won a championship in the previous year and is competing to keep their title

    Example

    The defending champion was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

  • the level of skill or performance needed to win a championship

    Example

    The team is playing at championship form this season.

  • a history of success in winning championships

    Example

    The coach has a championship pedigree, having won multiple titles in his career.

Phrases with championship

  • an international competition that determines the best team or player in a particular sport or game

    Example

    The World Chess Championship is held every two years.

  • a belt awarded to the winner of a boxing or wrestling championship

    Example

    The wrestler proudly displayed his championship belt after winning the match.

  • the point that a player or team needs to win in order to become the champion

    Example

    She served an ace to win the championship point.

Origins of championship

from Old French 'champiun', meaning 'combatant, champion'

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Summary: championship in Brief

The term 'championship' [ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp] refers to a competition to determine the best team or player in a particular sport or game. It can also denote the position of being the best or most successful at a particular activity. Examples include 'The team won the championship for the third year in a row.' and 'He is competing in the national championship this year.' Phrases like 'world championship' and 'championship belt' extend the term's usage, while idioms like 'defending champion' and 'championship form' add nuance to its meaning.

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