prix
prix Lexical Profile
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• noun
A prize or award, especially in a competitive sporting or artistic event (used chiefly in French phrases such as 'Grand Prix').
"The young pianist traveled to Paris to compete for the prestigious prix at the international conservatory."
A price or charge, especially as part of a fixed-price meal at a restaurant (used chiefly in the phrase 'prix fixe').
"The bistro offers a three-course dinner at a reasonable prix for early evening diners."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English, 'prix' is rarely used as a standalone word and occurs almost exclusively in borrowed French phrases such as 'Grand Prix' or 'prix fixe'. Its plural form is identical to the singular ('prix'), though the final 'x' is silent in both.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'prix' ('price, prize'), from Old French 'pris', which derives from Latin 'pretium' ('price, value, reward'), making it a doublet of the English words 'price' and 'prize'.