noun
championship
A competition that determines a champion, or the title won.
The two unbeaten teams meet in the national championship final.
Etymology
Champion developed from a fighter into the winner or leading competitor. The ending -ship names that status, then extends to the competition held to determine who earns it.
More examples
- She wins her first championship after years of training.
- The club hosts the regional championship.
- They defend their championship against a strong challenger.
Forms
championship · championships
Similar words
- tournament
- A competition that need not award a championship title.
- title
- The distinction won rather than the entire competition.