championship
word
Definition
A championship is an important sports competition to decide who is the best team or player. It can also mean the title or status of being the champion.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in sports. 'Championship' can mean the event ('the world championship') or the result/title ('win the championship'). Common collocations: 'championship game', 'championship match', 'defend the championship'. It sounds natural in both formal and everyday contexts.
Example Sentences
They were one point away from the championship.
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Our team won the championship last year.
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She is training for the national championship.
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The championship game starts at eight.
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After that win, people started talking about a championship run.
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He finally got his first championship after years of trying.
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