trophy

//ˈtroʊfi//
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Visual representation of trophy

Noun

trophySingular
trophiesPlural
1

A cup, plate, or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success in a competition or contest.

She won a trophy for first place in the tennis tournament.

2

An object or animal taken or kept as a souvenir of success in hunting, war, or another contest.

The hunter displayed the deer antlers as a trophy on his wall.

3

A wife, husband, or partner regarded as a status symbol, typically being young and attractive.

He married a woman half his age—everyone said she was just a trophy wife.

Verb

1

To display or present something as a trophy; to exhibit as a prize or achievement.

He trophied the medal on his office wall.