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
Examples of trophy in a Sentence
Noun
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The antithesis of trophy hunting, this pursuit only targets old deer, and the meat is stored in the larder and either sold locally or used in the kitchens.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Playing at the standard that put him in two World Cup finals, lifting the 13-pound gold trophy as French captain in 2018, Lloris made history in his third campaign with LAFC, becoming the first goalkeeper in MLS to begin a season with five consecutive shutouts.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Considering Illinois has never brought home the championship trophy, and it's been 21 years since the Illini advanced to the Final Four, those who bleed orange and blue have no option but to show up and show out.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That democratic spirit is embodied in the Unknown Players Jam, a midday open competition drawing 15 to 20 participants, with separate trophy categories for adults and children.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The antithesis of trophy hunting, this pursuit only targets old deer, and the meat is stored in the larder and either sold locally or used in the kitchens.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Playing at the standard that put him in two World Cup finals, lifting the 13-pound gold trophy as French captain in 2018, Lloris made history in his third campaign with LAFC, becoming the first goalkeeper in MLS to begin a season with five consecutive shutouts.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Considering Illinois has never brought home the championship trophy, and it's been 21 years since the Illini advanced to the Final Four, those who bleed orange and blue have no option but to show up and show out.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trophy
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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