nobel prize

noun
UK: /ˌnəʊbel ˈpraɪz/
US: /ˌnoʊbel ˈpraɪz/

  1. An annual international award given for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace.

    1. She won a Nobel Prize for her work on DNA. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Nobel Prize in Literature is one of the most prestigious awards a writer can receive. [ ] [ ]

  2. A prestigious award indicating exceptional achievement and global recognition in a specific field.

    1. Earning a Nobel Prize is the ultimate academic achievement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The researcher's groundbreaking work made him a strong contender for the Nobel Prize. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

accolade prize honor award
nobel prize transitive-verb

  1. To be awarded a Nobel Prize.

    1. She was Nobelled for her science work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many scientists dream of being Nobelled during their career. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nobel prize" in English means: An annual international award given for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace., A prestigious award indicating exceptional achievement and global recognition in a specific field..

The phonetic transcription of "nobel prize" is /ˌnəʊbel ˈpraɪz/ in British English and /ˌnoʊbel ˈpraɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nobel prize": accolade, prize, honor, award.

Example usage of "nobel prize": "She won a Nobel Prize for her work on DNA.". More examples on the page.