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
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Noun
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Trump handed out trophies and medals and was on stage as Chelsea celebrated the championship win.
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The young royal even got the chance to hold Novak Djokovic's first-place trophy following the match.
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Noun
Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. David Ramos/Getty Images
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—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
With Trump and Infantino in the middle of the stage, the Chelsea squad lifted the trophy to officially celebrate the win.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Trump handed out trophies and medals and was on stage as Chelsea celebrated the championship win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The young royal even got the chance to hold Novak Djokovic's first-place trophy following the match.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 July 2025
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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