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Championship

UK /["/ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/"]/US /["/ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/"]/

Definition

a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport

In simple words: A competition to find the best team or player in a sport.

Examples

  • The championship match will take place next weekend.
  • She dreams of winning the national championship one day.
  • The championship title was fiercely contested this year.
  • Winning the championship brought immense pride to the team.
  • He plays for a championship-winning team in the league.

Usage notes

Use 'championship' in contexts related to sports or contests. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. Avoid using it for non-competitive contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'champion'—the person who wins the championship!

Collocations

  • major
  • international
  • national
  • hold
  • host
  • compete in
  • take place
  • bout
  • fight
  • final
  • at a/​the championship
  • in a/​the championship
  • hold
  • capture
  • claim

Synonyms

  • tournament
  • competition
  • contest
  • league
  • series

Antonyms

  • disqualification
  • defeat

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'champion', which refers to the winner not the competition.
  • Using it incorrectly to refer to a single match instead of an entire series of competitions.