Championship

/t‍ʃˈæmpi‍ənʃˌɪp/

/ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/

Championship

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

synonyms : title

the act of providing approval and support

synonyms : backing

a competition in which the best player or team is chosen

Examples

1. The city's hockey team won the championship last year.

2. Last year's winners again have the championship firmly in their pocket.

3. That shot lost him the championship.

4. The rookie player made his bow on the field during the championship game.