C1nounmoneysport
US/ˈspɑːn.sər.ʃɪp/
UK/ˈspɒn.sə.ʃɪp/
money or support a company gives to an event, team or person, usually to advertise itself
In context
The football club signed a sponsorship deal with a local beer company.
Without sponsorship, the music festival could not afford to bring in big stars.
She lost her sponsorship after posting offensive comments online.
Words that go with sponsorship
noun + noun
- sponsorship dealThe athlete earns more from sponsorship deals than from prize money.
- sponsorship moneyThe team used the sponsorship money to buy new equipment.
adjective + noun
- corporate sponsorshipThe museum relies on corporate sponsorship to stay open.
verb + noun
- seek sponsorshipThe students are seeking sponsorship for their robot project.
- attract sponsorshipSuccessful teams find it easier to attract sponsorship.
noun + preposition
- sponsorship fromThe event receives sponsorship from several banks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Our club is looking for a sponsorship for the tournament.Correct: Our club is looking for a sponsor for the tournament.