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
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Noun
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Glasgow City, an independent operation not linked to a men’s side, won 14 titles in a row between 2008 and 2021, and picked up their 16th league trophy in 2022-23.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Traditionally lined with past champions, this year includes an update with new LED boards that feature a video of the trophy lift for each of the past champions.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Over the years, Metropoulos has become known as a collector of trophy properties.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
They’ll be accompanied by posters, photos, car club clothing, trophies and pin-striping tool kids.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Glasgow City, an independent operation not linked to a men’s side, won 14 titles in a row between 2008 and 2021, and picked up their 16th league trophy in 2022-23.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Traditionally lined with past champions, this year includes an update with new LED boards that feature a video of the trophy lift for each of the past champions.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Over the years, Metropoulos has become known as a collector of trophy properties.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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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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