award Definition
- 1a prize or certificate given to someone for something they have achieved
- 2the action of giving a prize or certificate to someone
Using award: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "award" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She won an award for her performance in the play.
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The company received an award for its environmental initiatives.
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The award ceremony will be held next week.
award Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for award
Phrases with award
an annual American awards ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry
Example
He won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
award-winning
having won a prize or prizes for excellence
Example
The restaurant is known for its award-winning cuisine.
an award given to someone who has made significant contributions to a particular field over the course of their career
Example
She was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the music industry.
Origins of award
from Old English 'ward', meaning 'to look after, care for'
Summary: award in Brief
An 'award' [əˈwɔːd] is a prize or certificate given to someone for something they have achieved, or the action of giving such a prize. Examples include winning an Academy Award for acting or receiving an award for environmental initiatives. The term 'award-winning' denotes having won a prize for excellence, and 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recognizes significant contributions to a particular field over the course of a career.
