plural trophies
1
: something gained or given in victory or conquest especially when preserved or mounted as a memorial
2
a
: a memorial of an ancient Greek or Roman victory raised on the field of battle or on the nearest land for a naval victory
b
: a representation of such a memorial (as on a medal)
also
: an architectural ornament representing a group of military weapons
3
: a game animal or fish suitable for mounting as a trophy
—usually used attributively
4
: one that is prized for qualities that enhance prestige or social status
—usually used attributively
a trophy wife
a trophy house
trophy
transitive verb
: nutrition : nurture : growth
dystrophy
Synonyms
Examples of trophy in a Sentence
Noun
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
Recent Examples on the Web
Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024
Arnold has received many trophies during her career, including jury prizes for her films American Honey, Red Road, and Fish Tank.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Six judges will determine the winner of the Overall Best Photo award (which comes with a trophy, a £500 (or about $630) cash prize, and a crossbody bag).
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The custom packaging, meantime, features a backdrop of the All Valley Tournament, with logos and trophies for Miyagi-Do Karate and rivals Eagle Fang.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 13 May 2024
Custom fabricated one-of-a-kind trophies will be awarded for Best in Show, Best Muscle Car, Best Truck, Best Import, Best Hot Rod and Best Street Machine, as well as a staff pick.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
For decades, Amur tiger populations were decimated by deforestation, trophy hunting and poaching.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
The country star is vying for numerous trophies at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, including the coveted entertainer of the year honor.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 May 2024
There was the broken helmet performance against Maryland in 2023 — Harbaugh actually kept the broken equipment as a trophy of sorts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
Noun
Winehouse took home five trophies that night, joining Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and a handful of others in the ranks of female artists who have won that many victories in a single evening.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024
Arnold has received many trophies during her career, including jury prizes for her films American Honey, Red Road, and Fish Tank.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
Six judges will determine the winner of the Overall Best Photo award (which comes with a trophy, a £500 (or about $630) cash prize, and a crossbody bag).
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The custom packaging, meantime, features a backdrop of the All Valley Tournament, with logos and trophies for Miyagi-Do Karate and rivals Eagle Fang.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 13 May 2024
Custom fabricated one-of-a-kind trophies will be awarded for Best in Show, Best Muscle Car, Best Truck, Best Import, Best Hot Rod and Best Street Machine, as well as a staff pick.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
For decades, Amur tiger populations were decimated by deforestation, trophy hunting and poaching.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
The country star is vying for numerous trophies at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, including the coveted entertainer of the year honor.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 May 2024
There was the broken helmet performance against Maryland in 2023 — Harbaugh actually kept the broken equipment as a trophy of sorts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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trophy
noun
tro·phy
ˈtrō-fē 
plural trophies
1
: something taken from the enemy in victory or conquest especially when kept and displayed as proof of one's bravery or victory
took the enemy's flags as trophies
2
: something given in recognition of a victory or as an award for achievement
a golf trophy
trophied
adjective
-fēd
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