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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Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
But not before Munich inspired him to set up a local football tournament, the Manchester United Memorial Cup, and buy a trophy.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
In a time where fabled bottles are traded and shelved as trophies, Soo Hoo’s decision to open this one is radical.
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The tour was announced just hours after the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, where Post Malone performed a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne alongside Slash and Chad Smith, and Jelly Roll walked away with three trophies — a reminder of just how far both artists have climbed.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In addition to its box office success, Maverick was also nominated for six Academy Awards and took home the trophy for Best Sound at the 2023 Oscars.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
But not before Munich inspired him to set up a local football tournament, the Manchester United Memorial Cup, and buy a trophy.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
In a time where fabled bottles are traded and shelved as trophies, Soo Hoo’s decision to open this one is radical.
—Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The tour was announced just hours after the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, where Post Malone performed a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne alongside Slash and Chad Smith, and Jelly Roll walked away with three trophies — a reminder of just how far both artists have climbed.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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