B1nouneducationsport
US/praɪz/
UK/praɪz/
something valuable such as money or a cup given to a winner
In context
She won first prize in the city's English speaking contest.
The first person to answer correctly will get a prize.
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in physics.
Words that go with prize
verb + noun
- win a prizeOur class won a prize for the best poster.
- award a prizeThe judges decided to award a prize to the youngest singer.
adjective + noun
- first prizeFirst prize is a trip to Phu Quoc.
noun + noun
- prize moneyThe prize money is ten million dong.
- Nobel PrizeShe won the Nobel Prize in 2015.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She got the price for best student.Correct: She got the prize for best student.