prize

noun
UK: /praɪz/
US: /praɪz/

  1. Something you get for winning a competition or game.

    1. I won a prize at the school fair last week with my sister. [ ] [ ]
    2. The first prize is a trip to Italy, but I doubt I will get a prize. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that is very valuable or important to someone.

    1. My old photos are my prize, because they are very important to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company considers its good reputation a valuable prize, one that is hard-earned. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reward value award treasure trophy cherish
prize transitive-verb

  1. To value something very much.

    1. I prize my family above all else in this world, believe me. [ ] [ ]
    2. She really prizes the antique watch her grandfather left to her in his will. [ ] [ ]

  2. To consider something important and take care of it.

    1. We all prize freedom, but we sometimes forget how difficult it is to maintain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company prizes innovation and actively encourages employees to propose new ideas. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prize" in English means: Something you get for winning a competition or game., Something that is very valuable or important to someone..

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

Synonyms for "prize": reward, value, award, treasure, trophy, cherish.

Example usage of "prize": "I won a prize at the school fair last week with my sister.". More examples on the page.