Synonyms for

Champion

Noun / ˈtʃæmpi:ʌn / Another word for champion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A champion is a person or team that has won a competition or contest.

Synonyms & similar words

sensation hotshot star prizewinning protagonist paladin wiz adept champ virtuoso ace superstar genius whizz admirer supporter defend mavin friend whiz wizard fighter hero booster maven winner victor champ hero conqueror master titlist prizewinner medalist ace star legend great celebrity pro expert virtuoso maestro

Synonyms by register

Formal

victor winner conqueror laureate

Informal

champ top dog king ace

Literary

hero paragon luminary

Antonyms

loser underdog challenger opponent competitor pretender rival

Common collocations

  • world champion
  • defending champion
  • former champion
  • national champion
  • Olympic champion
  • champion boxer
  • champion of the people
  • true champion

Word family

noun champion
verb champion
adjective championlike

Usage note

As a verb, 'champion' means to support or defend a cause or person. It is often used in formal contexts to express strong advocacy.

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Example sentences

  1. He is a champion swimmer.
  2. The champion of the spelling bee received a trophy.
  3. She was the champion of the race.
  4. My dad is the champion of the arm-wrestling competition.
  5. The team was crowned champion of the tournament.

Quotes

  • A champion is someone who gets up when they can't.
  • A champion is someone who does not settle for that day's practice, that day's competition, that day's performance. They are always striving to be better.
  • A champion is simply someone who did not give up when they wanted to.

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