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championship
noun cham·pi·on·ship \-ˌship\
: an important competition that decides which player or team is the best in a particular sport, game, etc.
: the title of champion in a sport or game
Full Definition of CHAMPIONSHIP
1
: designation as champion
2
: the act of championing : defense <his championship of freedom of speech>
3
: a contest held to determine a champion
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First Known Use of CHAMPIONSHIP
1825
Rhymes with CHAMPIONSHIP
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CHAMPIONSHIP Defined for Kids
championship
noun cham·pi·on·ship \ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship\
Definition of CHAMPIONSHIP for Kids
1
: the position or title of best or winning player or team in a sport or game of skill <The skier was defending her championship.>
2
: a contest held to determine the best or winning player or team in a sport or game
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