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champion

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

A champion is a person who wins a competition or is very good at something.
💡 Don’t confuse "champion" with "championship," which is the event where a champion is decided.

Example Sentences

He is not a champion because he never practices enough .
She is the champion of our school's tennis team .
She is the champion of our school's tennis tournament this year .

Word in Context

Anna had practiced tennis every day for two years and she always tried to improve her serve . Her coach said she should stay calm before important matches and eat well . Last Saturday she played in the city tournament and many people came to watch . After a close final , Anna became the champion and her teammates hugged her . She felt happy and promised to keep working hard for the next competition .

Common Phrases

world champion champion team champion athlete

Synonyms

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