consolation prize
noun
a prize, usually of minor value, given to the loser or runner-up in a contest, competition, etc., or to all losers who have performed well or met certain standards.
Nearby words
consocies, consol, consol., consolation, consolation of philosophy, the, consolation prize, consolato del mare, consolatory, console, console game, console table
Origin of consolation prize
First recorded in 1885–90
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British Dictionary definitions for consolation prize
consolation prize
noun
a prize given to console a loser of a game
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