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Meaning
Noun
●
An
object
, usually in the form of a
statuette
,
cup
, or
shield
,
awarded
for
success
in a
competition
or to
mark
a special
achievement.
●
An
object
taken
as a
prize
by a
hunter
or
conqueror
, especially one that is displayed.
●
Any
emblem
of
success
; a
status
symbol.
●
In Criminology:
An
object
taken
by a
serial killer
or
rapist
as a
memento
of the crime.
●
In Ancient Rome:
A tropæum.
●
In Architecture & Art:
A
display
of
weaponry
and other
militaria
, often
captured
from a
defeated
enemy
, as an
ornament
designed
for the
purpose
of
triumphalist
display
by a
victor
or as a show of
military
prowess
by a monarch.
●
An
artifact
or
artwork
that has been
stolen
by a
criminal
and
traded
on the
black
market.
●
An
animal
killed
by a
trophy hunter
that usually has its
parts
sold on
the
black
market.
Verb
●
To
adorn
with trophies.
●
To
win
a
trophy
in a competition.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
trophy
English
trophée
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
trophæum
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Prize
Medal
Championship
Award
Winner
Accolade
Tournament
Win
Game
Champion
Badge
Championships
Crown
Title
Scudetto
Awards
Final
Match
Contest
Winners
Victory
Player
Finals
Premiership
Club
League
Cup
Treasure
Gift
Reward
Stadium
Ball
Prizes
Medals
Olympics
Season
Winning
Achievement
Squad
Rematch
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Grand Slam
World Cup
League Cup
Champions League
Cup Final
Prize Money
Premier League
More
Rhymes
Sophie
Trophy
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