champion — a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃæmpiən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza eating champion consumed 47 slices in 10 minutes and then asked for dessert.
- As a champion of lazy Sundays, he refused to get out of bed before noon.
- She has been the chess champion for three consecutive years.
champion
NOUN[/ˈtʃæmpiən/]
a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition
The village champion lifts the trophy after winning the archery tournament.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'champion', derived from Late Latin 'campio' meaning 'fighter' or 'warrior', ultimately from Latin 'campus' meaning 'field' (where battles were fought).
Breakdown
camp- (field) + -ion (one who) = champion (one who fights in the field, a victor)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza eating champion consumed 47 slices in 10 minutes and then asked for dessert.”
“As a champion of lazy Sundays, he refused to get out of bed before noon.”
“She has been the chess champion for three consecutive years.”
“The company champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.”
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