B2nounsport
US/ˈtroʊ.fi/
UK/ˈtrəʊ.fi/
a cup or other prize given to the winner of a competition
In context
The captain lifted the trophy above his head as fans cheered.
She keeps every trophy she has won in a glass cabinet.
The team has won the trophy three years in a row.
Words that go with trophy
verb + noun
- win a trophyThey hope to win a trophy this season.
- lift the trophyThe captain lifted the trophy in front of the crowd.
noun + noun
- trophy presentationThe trophy presentation took place on the pitch after the final.
- championship trophyThe championship trophy was made of silver.
- trophy cabinetThe old trophy cabinet is almost full.
noun + preposition
- trophy forHe received a trophy for best player.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
take a trophyCorrect: win a trophy