returning champion
Back to defend
A returning champion is someone who previously won a competition and has come back to defend their title.
The phrase appears in game shows, sports, and any contest with recurring participants: The returning champion has won six straight episodes.
It implies both past success and present vulnerability—they must prove themselves again.
- defendingProtecting against harm
- title defenseChampion defends against challenger
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- winnerOne who prevails
- world titleHighest competitive rank globally
gold medal · title · comeback · undefeated · reign · trophy · victory · victory lap · contender · rematch · dynasty · crowned · reigning · streak · rivalry · winning streak · glory · triumphant
- Jeopardy!Alex Trebek, Ken Jennings, Daily Double, Final Jeopardy, Double Jeopardy
- game show peoplecontestant, host, winner, loser, announcer