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champion
1[cham-pee-uhn]
noun
a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place.
the heavyweight boxing champion.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:anything that takes first place in competition.
the champion of a cattle show.
an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows.
This dog is a champion.
a person who fights for or defends any person or cause.
a champion of the oppressed.
Synonyms: ,a fighter or warrior.
verb (used with object)
to act as champion of; defend; support.
to champion a cause.
Synonyms: ,Obsolete.to defy.
adjective
first among all contestants or competitors.
Informal.first-rate.
Champion
2[cham-pee-uhn]
noun
Gower 1921–80, U.S. choreographer.
champion
/ ˈʃæɪə /
noun
a person who has defeated all others in a competition
a chess champion
( as modifier )
a champion team
a plant or animal that wins first place in a show, etc
( as modifier )
a champion marrow
a person who defends a person or cause
champion of the underprivileged
(formerly) a warrior or knight who did battle for another, esp a king or queen, to defend their rights or honour
adjective
dialectfirst rate; excellent
adverb
dialectvery well; excellently
verb
to support; defend
we champion the cause of liberty
Other Word Forms
- championless adjective
- championlike adjective
- nonchampion noun
- prechampioned adjective
- unchampioned adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of champion1
Word History and Origins
Origin of champion1
Example Sentences
The world champion narrowed that margin in the final stint but even when traffic in the final stages of the race reduced Russell's lead to a second, he was able to pull away again.
It was a welcome sight to see the 2021 US Open champion smiling and enjoying herself after a difficult few years.
She has beaten four top-15 players over the past five days, including reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys.
She led the Division 1 champions in hitting with a .435 average, including eight home runs.
Infielder, James Clark, St. John Bosco, Jr.: The Trinity League MVP batted .411 with 46 hits while filling key roles at shortstop and leadoff hitter for the Division 1 section and region champions.
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