Prize
/praɪz/
Definitions
2 meaningsA reward given to someone who wins or is successful in a competition or contest.
/praɪz/
Something given to someone who wins a competition or achieves something.
The winner received a gold prize.
💡 Simply: A prize is like a special gift you get for doing something awesome, like winning a game or getting good grades. It's a reward for being the best!
👶 For kids: A prize is something special you get if you win a game or do something really good!
More Examples
She was awarded a prize for her essay.
The school gave out prizes for the best artwork.
How It's Used
"The team won the first prize in the competition."
"She received a prize for her outstanding academic performance."
To value something highly; to consider it important or precious.
/praɪz/
To value or appreciate something highly.
She prized her friendship with him.
💡 Simply: To prize something means you really, really care about it and think it's super important. Like, you might prize your best friend.
👶 For kids: To prize something means you think it's very important and you love it a lot!
More Examples
He prized his privacy.
The artist prized originality in their work.
How It's Used
"He prized her intelligence and wit."
"She prized her family above all else."
Idioms & expressions
a booby prize
A prize given to the person who comes in last place in a competition.
"He received a booby prize for losing the game."
From Old French *pris* ('value, reward'), from Latin *pretium* ('price, worth').
The word 'prize' has been used in English since the 13th century, initially referring to value or estimation before evolving to its current meaning of a reward.
Memory tip
Think of a glittering trophy. That's the prize!
Word Origin
"price, worth"