grail

noun

1
capitalized : the cup or platter used according to medieval legend by Christ at the Last Supper and thereafter the object of knightly quests
2
: the object of an extended or difficult quest

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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025 The holy grail, however, is ensuring continuous learning that not only evolves, but also informs other systems. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 That’s the holy grail for me, creating a character, which is sort of creating an instrument that’s never existed before... Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 That’s the holy grail for me, creating a character, which is sort of creating an instrument that’s never existed before. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for grail 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English greal, graal, from Middle French, bowl, grail, from Medieval Latin gradalis

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grail was in the 14th century

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“Grail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grail. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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