laurel

noun
UK: /ˈlɒrəl/
US: /ˈlɔːrəl/

  1. A type of evergreen tree or shrub with smooth, shiny leaves.

    1. The garden was filled with laurel bushes. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used branches of laurel to decorate the entrance for the party. [ ] [ ]

  2. A wreath made of laurel leaves, used as a symbol of victory or honor.

    1. The winner received a laurel wreath. [ ] [ ]
    2. The poet was crowned with laurel for his outstanding work. [ ] [ ]

  3. Honor or fame won for an achievement.

    1. He rested on his laurels after the success. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist added another laurel to his already impressive career. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recognition honor acclaim triumph glory
laurel transitive-verb

  1. To crown with laurel, indicating honour or victory.

    1. They laureled the champion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university laureled the professor for her lifetime contributions to the field. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laurel" in English means: A type of evergreen tree or shrub with smooth, shiny leaves., A wreath made of laurel leaves, used as a symbol of victory or honor., Honor or fame won for an achievement..

The phonetic transcription of "laurel" is /ˈlɒrəl/ in British English and /ˈlɔːrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laurel": recognition, honor, acclaim, triumph, glory.

Example usage of "laurel": "The garden was filled with laurel bushes.". More examples on the page.