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trophy

Definition

  • noun: an object (such as a large cup or sculpture) that is given as a prize for winning a competition
  • noun: something gained or given in victory or conquest especially when preserved or mounted as a memorial
  • usually used attributively
  • synonyms: prize, memorial

Examples

  • a millionaire and his young 'trophy wife'

  • a golf/bowling 'trophy'

  • a 'trophy' case/room

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, you can't get a meeting with Larry Summers. My brother and I, we pay tuition at this school. We carry a . GPA at this school. We've won trophies for this school. And we'll be rowing in the Olympics for this school. I want a meeting with the goddamn president of this school. Why Stanford? (..)
    2010 The Social Network