trophy
Translation
award, cup, prize
Examples
She won a trophy for first place.
She won a trophy for first place.
The team lifted the trophy in celebration.
The team lifted the trophy in celebration.
Grammar Patterns
(an award for a victory) a prize, such as a cup, for winning a competition She won a trophy for first place.
Similar Words
Synonyms: award, prize, cup, medal
Etymology
From Greek 'tropaion' (a monument of an enemy's defeat), from 'tropē' (a rout, a turning of the enemy).
Memory Tips
A trophy is a physical proof of victory. Think of a shiny cup you get for winning.