Pulitzer

American  

[pool-it-ser, pyoo-lit-] / ˈpʊl ɪt sər, ˈpyu lɪt- /

noun

1. Joseph, 1847–1911, U.S. journalist and publisher, born in Hungary.

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Pulitzer British  

/ ˈpʊlɪtsə /

noun

1. Joseph. 1847–1911, US newspaper publisher, born in Hungary. He established the Pulitzer prizes

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Usage

What is a Pulitzer? Pulitzer is a short name for the Pulitzer Prize, one of the annual prizes awarded for excellence in journalism, photojournalism, fiction and nonfiction books, drama, poetry, and music. Along with writers and artists, some prizes are also awarded to news publications. They are primarily awarded to U. S. citizens and U. S.-based publications. Winning a Pulitzer is widely considered one of the most prestigious honors in these fields, especially for U. S. journalism. How is Pulitzer pronounced?The correct pronunciation of Pulitzer is PULL-it-sur (not PYOOL-it-sur).

Example Sentences

Cats: The Jellicle Ball took home three trophies, while feminism epic Liberation won best play after recently winning the Pulitzer prize for drama.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"Liberation," which explores sexuality and the place of women in society in the 1970s, was named Best Play after winning a Pulitzer Prize in May.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Having just nabbed the Pulitzer Prize, Bess Wohl’s where-did-the-feminist-movement-go-wrong? play “Liberation” seems the likely winner, and a worthy one, despite its shaggy and digressive structure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In a poignant new novel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Olive Kitteridge” explores the limits of human connection and the weight of unspoken truths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

If I extended the radius another two dozen blocks or so, I’d take in numerous other Pulitzer recipients, as well as the chief justice of the U.S.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove