The meaning of Trophy

verb

Give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

Usage examples:

He was awarded the military cross

noun

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement.

Usage examples:

The company's annual award for high-quality service

verb

To give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision

Usage examples:

Her poodle was awarded first prize in the dog show., their company was awarded a contract worth $40…

noun

A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards.

Usage examples:

A boat trip round the bay

noun

An evergreen mediterranean shrub with deep green leaves and purple berries. its aromatic leaves are used in cooking and were formerly used to make triumphal crowns for victors.

Usage examples:

The experiment (conducted may - june 2000) tested whole and torn leaves from 10 bay trees, 10 oak t…

noun

A space created by a window line projecting outwards from a wall.

Usage examples:

Each window projects as a bay, with a base low enough to sit on and wide enough to serve as a gener…

noun

A small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle.

Usage examples:

It shows men drinking from porcelain cups without handles, and coffee being served from a metal or …

verb

Form (one's hand or hands) into the curved shape of a cup.

Usage examples:

‘hey!’ dad shouted, with his hands cupped around his mouth

abbreviation

Cambridge university press.

noun

Any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.

Usage examples:

The sweeping drive of the coach road to milnerfield were planted with laurel, yew and holly, still …

verb

Bestow an award or praise on (someone) in recognition of an achievement.

Usage examples:

She will be laurelled alongside politicians, historians, and other actors

phrase

Praise for a person because of something they have done, usually in sport, the arts, or politics

Usage examples:

The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of …

noun

An unbranched evergreen tree of tropical and warm regions, with a crown of very long feathered or fan-shaped leaves, and typically having old leaf scars forming a regular pattern on the trunk.

Usage examples:

They even feel attached to the tree or the palm tree that might stand outside their home.

verb

Conceal (a small object) in the hand, especially as part of a trick or theft.

Usage examples:

He would spin wild tales while palming your wristwatch

noun

A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement.

Usage examples:

Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art

adjective

Having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition.

Usage examples:

A prize bull

verb

Value extremely highly.

Usage examples:

The berries were prized for their healing properties