trophy — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

trophy (/ˈtrəʊ.fi/)

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🔊 /ˈtrəʊ.fi/

Meaning

Meaning: prize for victory

A cup, statue, or other object given as a prize for winning a competition. It also symbolizes any notable achievement.

Examples

🗣 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.

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Tags: sport, prize

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