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
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024
With the brackets set on the male and female sides, 20 of the top amateur ballers in the world, all of whom had to win previous one-on-one tournaments to qualify for the final showdown in Paris, took to the court for bragging rights, the winner’s trophy and a yearlong partnership with Jordan Brand.
—Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
Additionally, Chrome Hearts has partnered with 1/ST as the Official Trophy Purveyor to create the California Crown championship trophy.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024
She was welcomed into the Royal Box at Centre Court with a standing ovation and presented the trophies in her role as the patron of the All England Club Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Last year, Cube and Gillie’s Team Webull took home the trophy as 2x Champions and will be gunning for a third W this year.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024
With the brackets set on the male and female sides, 20 of the top amateur ballers in the world, all of whom had to win previous one-on-one tournaments to qualify for the final showdown in Paris, took to the court for bragging rights, the winner’s trophy and a yearlong partnership with Jordan Brand.
—Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
Additionally, Chrome Hearts has partnered with 1/ST as the Official Trophy Purveyor to create the California Crown championship trophy.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024
She was welcomed into the Royal Box at Centre Court with a standing ovation and presented the trophies in her role as the patron of the All England Club Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 18 Aug. 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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