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WJC

WJC

1 7.9
An international ice hockey tournament for national under-20 teams
  • proper noun
: CJM
  • Many future NHL stars first gained international attention at the WJC.

Examples

  • The WJC is held annually in various countries.

  • Tickets for the upcoming WJC sold out within hours of going on sale.

  • Canada has won the WJC several times, making it one of the most successful teams in the tournament.

  • Did you watch the WJC final last night?

  • Many future NHL stars first gained international attention at the WJC.

  • The WJC is an annual tournament that showcases young ice hockey talent from around the world.

  • Canada has won the WJC several times, solidifying its reputation in international ice hockey.

Synonyms

tournament
vsWJC
465 1.8

A sports event where teams or players play several games to decide the winner

is an abbreviation for one specific international under twenty ice hockey competition

Surface Forms

WJC main

Etymology

WJC stands for World Junior Championship, where Junior means 'under-20' players and Championship means a top competition. So WJC is the name for the world ice hockey tournament for national under-20 teams.