Sports / A2

CHAMP-ee-uh-n/ˈtʃæmpiən/

A champion is the winner of a competition: the world champion, a champion team. A championship is the whole competition. Champagne is the drink — easy mix. Defend your title means try to stay champion.

Meaning

The winner of a competition.

Examples

• “He is the school swimming champion.”
• “She is the school swimming champion.”
• “The champion thanked her coach.”

Good to know

the champion (winner). Event: championship. Mix-up: champagne.

Topics

New