noun

prize

prize, award, reward

She won first prize in the competition.

She won first prize in the competition.

The prize for the winner is a new car.

The prize for the winner is a new car.

a prize ((for sth.)) a reward given for an achievement She won a prize for her essay.

Synonyms: award, reward, trophy; Antonyms: penalty, punishment

From Old French 'pris' meaning 'price, value'. It originally meant the 'price' or value of something.

It sounds very similar to 'price'. Think of a 'prize' as the 'price' you get for winning.

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