noun
- Two or more people or teams that share first place or win a championship together
Usage: Plural of cochampion; typically used in sports contexts
Examples
- The two schools were declared cochampions after the debate tournament ended in a tie.
- Last year's cochampions returned to defend their title this season.
- The tournament rules allowed for cochampions if both teams finished with identical records.
- Several cochampions shared the trophy and prize money equally.
- The basketball league crowned three cochampions due to the playoff format change.