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trophy
/ˈtrəʊ.fi/
[/ˈtrəʊ.fi/]
prize for victory
Beginnernoun
Definition
A cup, statue, or other object given as a prize for winning a competition. It also symbolizes any notable achievement.
Example
The captain lifted the gleaming trophy high above her head as the crowd roared.
The captain lifted the gleaming trophy high above her head as the crowd roared.
Etymology
From French 'trophée', from Latin 'tropaeum', from Greek 'tropaion' (a monument of an enemy's defeat).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for prizes in sport and other competitions.