championship
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp// UK //tʃˈæmpiənʃˌɪp// cham·pi·onship
n. a high-level competition to find the best player or team in a sport. It can also mean the title you win for being the best.
n. a contest held to determine a winner or champion among several competitors. It may also refer to the status or title of being a champion.
Our local team won the regional championship last night.
The young athlete trained for years to qualify for the national swimming championship.
Securing the world championship requires not only physical dominance but also the mental fortitude to perform under extreme pressure during the final rounds of the tournament.
From champion + -ship.
Usage
Often used with the definite article when referring to a specific event or title.