championship

A sports competition that decides which player or team is the best.

• Our team entered the championship.
• She won the national swimming championship.
• Who will play in the championship final?

Similar words: tournament

Common phrases: world championship, national championship, championship final, championship match

The position or title held by the best player or team in a competition.

• She held the championship for three years.
• The team lost its championship last season.
• He hopes to regain the world championship.

Similar words: title, champion status

Common phrases: hold the championship, retain the championship, win the championship