a person or team that wins first place in a contest or competition
After months of training, Maria became the champion of the city marathon.
The boxer lifted the gold belt high as the new world champion.
✦ From Middle English champioun, from Old French champion, from Medieval Latin campio ‘combatant’
excellent or very good (informal)
Thanks for the lift—that was a champion thing to do!
We had a champion barbecue on the beach last night.
a person who strongly supports or defends a cause, idea, or group of people
Rosa Parks is remembered as a champion of civil rights.
Scientists are becoming champions for climate action.
to actively support, defend, or fight for a person, idea, or cause
The young lawyer vowed to champion the rights of migrant workers.
She championed renewable energy policies throughout her career.
a sports or other competition held to decide who is the best person or team
Our school will host the city championship next month.
After months of training, the swimmers finally qualified for the national championship.
the state or title of being the champion after winning such a competition
Winning the world championship changed her life overnight.
He celebrated his third boxing championship with his family.
