Word
sponsorship
Phoneticsspon·sor·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɑnsɝˌʃɪp/
UK/spˈɒnsəʃˌɪp/
Definitions
01financial backing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. money or support given by a company to an event or person, usually to show their brand name.
n. financial or material support provided by a commercial entity to an event, athlete, or organization in exchange for brand exposure.
“The local football team survived this year thanks to a generous sponsorship from a bank.”
“The tech giant withdrew its sponsorship of the music festival after a series of controversial public statements by the organizers.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun for the concept, but countable when referring to specific deals.
02the act of sponsoring
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being a sponsor or the act of helping someone achieve something.
n. the state or practice of acting as a sponsor, particularly in a legal, official, or charitable capacity.
“The student applied for a visa under the sponsorship of the university.”
“Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture, the young artist was able to complete her residency in Paris.”
Usage
Commonly used in the context of immigration, charity, or official mentorship.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “sponsorship” in context.
Verb
01. secure sponsorship
“The local football team managed to secure sponsorship from a major bank.”
verb + noun
02. seek sponsorship for the event
“Organizers are currently trying to seek sponsorship for the upcoming charity marathon.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
03. withdraw sponsorship
“The company decided to withdraw sponsorship after the athlete's controversial comments.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. corporate sponsorship
“Many museums rely heavily on corporate sponsorship to fund their new exhibitions.”
adj + noun
05. lucrative sponsorship
“The tennis star signed a lucrative sponsorship deal with a luxury watch brand.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. sponsorship deal
“The terms of the sponsorship deal include wearing the brand's logo during all interviews.”
noun + noun
07. sponsorship of the festival
“Their sponsorship of the festival helped keep ticket prices affordable for students.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. under the sponsorship of
“The research project was conducted under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation.”
prep + noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“Separately, the EBU revealed that Israeli cosmetics company Moroccan Oil had ended its sponsorship of Eurovision after six years.” “That is critical.”
Coe noted that World Athletics has broadcast and sponsorship deals expiring in 2029, so seeking external sources of revenue is “an absolutely critical conversation to have.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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