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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Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 28 Dec. 2025
But the next year, with 175 trophies already to his name, 18-year-old Reisman qualified and found himself in London, crossing rackets with legends like Richard Bergmann, Bohumil Vana, Victor Barna.
—Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Before their relationship took the world by storm, Kelce’s stardom quickly rose on that field, catching 645 passes during Chiefs home games, including many playoff bouts on their way to Vince Lombardi trophies.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Five of the major award winners from 2024 – Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal, Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt – earned the same trophies for 2025, while Paul Skenes graduated from Rookie of the Year to Cy Young.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Then the Chiefs lifted the AFC Championship trophy for the third consecutive year, securing yet another bid to the Super Bowl.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 28 Dec. 2025
But the next year, with 175 trophies already to his name, 18-year-old Reisman qualified and found himself in London, crossing rackets with legends like Richard Bergmann, Bohumil Vana, Victor Barna.
—Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Before their relationship took the world by storm, Kelce’s stardom quickly rose on that field, catching 645 passes during Chiefs home games, including many playoff bouts on their way to Vince Lombardi trophies.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Five of the major award winners from 2024 – Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal, Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt – earned the same trophies for 2025, while Paul Skenes graduated from Rookie of the Year to Cy Young.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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