cham·pi·on·ship 
/ˈtʃæmpijənˌʃɪp/ noun
plural cham·pi·on·ships /ˈtʃæmpijənˌʃɪp/ noun [count] 1 : an important competition that decides which player or team is the best in a particular sport, game, etc.
▪ the heavyweight boxing championship — often plural ▪ We made it to the basketball championships this year, but we lost in the final game. — often used before another noun ▪ a championship game/race/match/competition 2 : the title of champion in a sport or game
▪ The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years. ▪ This year she'll be defending the championship. = She'll try to win the championship again.
▪ the heavyweight boxing championship — often plural ▪ We made it to the basketball championships this year, but we lost in the final game. — often used before another noun ▪ a championship game/race/match/competition
▪ The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years. ▪ This year she'll be defending the championship. = She'll try to win the championship again.
