championship — a competition to determine a champion; the position or title of being a champion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a competition to determine a champion; the position or title of being a champion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- The dog show championship was so intense that even the poodles looked stressed.
- He trained for five years to qualify for the boxing championship.
- The cooking championship ended when someone accidentally set the kitchen on fire.
championship
NOUN[/ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/]
a competition to determine a champion; the position or title of being a champion
Champion holding victory trophy high
Through hardship and worship, comes championship!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle French 'champion' (warrior, fighter), originally denoting a warrior who fought in single combat on behalf of another person. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the person who achieved victory or supremacy in a competition.
Breakdown
champion (a warrior or victor) + -ship (suffix indicating state, condition, or position of authority). The suffix transforms the noun into an abstract noun representing the status or title of being champion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dog show championship was so intense that even the poodles looked stressed.”
“He trained for five years to qualify for the boxing championship.”
“The cooking championship ended when someone accidentally set the kitchen on fire.”
“She holds the championship record in swimming.”
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