trophy
UK: /ˈtrəʊfi/ | US: /ˈtroʊfi/
n. a prize or award given for victory or achievement
n. a souvenir or object taken as a symbol of success (e.g., hunting trophy)
n. (historical) a monument or structure commemorating a military victory
The word "trophy" traces back to the Greek tropaion, a monument erected on the battlefield to mark a "turning point" (tropē) in a battle. Over time, it evolved into Latin trophaeum and Old French trophée, eventually entering English with a broader sense of a prize or symbol of triumph. The logic connects the original military context to modern symbolic rewards.
She proudly displayed her tennis trophy on the shelf.
The hunter kept the deer's antlers as a trophy.
Ancient Roman trophies often included captured weapons.
Winning the championship was the ultimate trophy for the team.
The room was filled with trophies from his racing career.