trophy /ˈtrəʊ.fi/ aep /troʊ-/ noun [C]
B2 a prize, such as a gold or silver cup, that is given to the winner of a competition or race, and often returned after a year to be given to the winner of the competition in the following year:
» He's an excellent snooker player, but he's never won a major trophy.» The Duchess of Cambridge will be presenting the trophies.Thesaurus+: ↑Prizes, rewards and medalsF0 something used as a symbol of success from hunting or war:
» That stuffed pike is Pat's trophy from a fishing holiday.Thesaurus+: ↑HuntingThesaurus+: ↑Remembering, reminding and reminders• • •
Extra Examples:» The cup holders began their defence of the trophy in fine style.» He proudly held out his trophy for us to admire.» He basked in his moment of glory, holding the trophy up to the crowd.» They won the trophy for the third year running.» All his trophies are on a shelf in his sitting room.- Verb Endings for foreshadow
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- Verb Endings for forestall
- Verb Endings for foretell
- Verb Endings for forewarn
- Verb Endings for forfeit
- Verb Endings for forge
- Verb Endings for forget
- Verb Endings for forgive
- Verb Endings for forgo
- Verb Endings for fork
- Verb Endings for form
- Verb Endings for formalize
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- Verb Endings for formulate
- Verb Endings for fornicate
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- Verb Endings for fortify
- Verb Endings for forward
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- Verb Endings for foster
- Verb Endings for foul
- Verb Endings for found
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