award

a-ward · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement.

  2. 2.

    An amount of money given as an official judgment or decision.

  3. 3.

    To give or grant officially; to confer as a prize or compensation.

Forms

plural: awards

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    award ceremony — An event where awards are presented.
  • •
    Academy Award — The Oscar, given for excellence in film.
  • •
    award-winning — Having received an award.

Related words

Antonyms: penalty, punishment
See also: awarded, honor, prize, trophy
Synonyms: accolade, honor, prize, trophy

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman French eswarder ("to examine, judge"), from Old French esguarder ("to watch over"), from es- + guarder ("to guard, watch").