Trophy

Pronunciation: /ˈtroʊfi/

Definitions of trophy

noun A decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example Sentences

A1 She won a trophy for coming first in the race.

A2 He proudly displayed his trophy on the mantelpiece.

B1 The team was awarded a trophy for winning the championship.

B2 The trophy was engraved with the team's name and the date of the victory.

C1 The trophy room was filled with awards from various competitions.

C2 The prestigious trophy was handed out by a famous athlete at the awards ceremony.

Examples of trophy in a Sentence

formal She proudly displayed her trophy in the trophy case at school.

informal He won a big trophy at the science fair last week.

slang Check out the shiny trophy she got for winning the dance competition.

figurative His promotion was like a trophy for all his hard work.

Grammatical Forms of trophy

• past tense: trophyed
• plural: trophies
• comparative: more trophy
• superlative: most trophy
• present tense: trophy
• future tense: will trophy
• perfect tense: have trophyed
• continuous tense: is trophying
• singular: trophy
• positive degree: trophy
• infinitive: to trophy
• gerund: trophying
• participle: trophyed

Origin and Evolution of trophy

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'trophy' comes from the Greek word 'tropaion' which referred to a monument of an enemy's arms erected on the battlefield to commemorate a victory.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'trophy' has evolved to refer to a prize or reward given as a symbol of victory or achievement in various competitions or contests.