trophy
trophy Lexical Profile
trophy Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A tangible prize, such as a cup, bowl, or plaque, given as a reward for a specific victory, achievement, or success.
"The captain proudly lifted the championship trophy as the crowd cheered."
A souvenir, animal part, or item captured in battle or hunting, kept as a token of victory or prowess.
"The hunter mounted the impressive antlers on his wall as a trophy of his latest expedition."
A person or thing acquired and displayed primarily to serve as a status symbol.
"He treated his expensive sports car less as a vehicle and more as a trophy to show off to his colleagues."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often used as an attributive noun to denote someone or something acquired primarily as a status symbol, such as in the phrases 'trophy wife' or 'trophy home'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'trophée', via Latin 'trophaeum' (a monument of victory), originating from the Ancient Greek 'tropaion', denoting a monument set up to mark the defeat (or 'turning') of an enemy.