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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Noun
In 2024, the wives and girlfriends of professional athletes—also known as WAGs—are more than just an extension of their partner or a trophy item sitting in the stands.
—Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
Sophomore Megan Liu received the trophy and quickly handed it to junior Natalie Keith.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Mailbag, part 1 Norman Powell has emerged as the Clippers' Paul George replacement
Golf trophy case predictions: How many more majors will Scheffler, Rahm and others win?
—New York Times, 8 Nov. 2024
In 2022, Tulane head coach Willie Fritz led the Green Wave to a Top 10 finish and an improbable victory over USC and former Heisman trophy winner Caleb Williams in the Cotton Bowl.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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