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May 31, 2019 Word of the Day

trophy /ˈtroʊfi/ noun
trophy
/ˈtroʊfi/
noun

plural trophies

Winner holding up her trophy
Winner holding up her trophy
Definition of TROPHY

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1 : an object (such as a large cup or sculpture) that is given as a prize for winning a competition

  • a golf/bowling trophy

  • a trophy case/room

2 : something that you keep or take to show that you were successful in hunting, war, etc.

  • hunting trophies

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