prizewinner

[ prahyz-win-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that wins a prize or is deserving of a prize.

prizewinner

/ ˈpraɪzˌwɪnə /

noun

1. a person, animal, or thing that wins a prize

Derived Forms

• ˈprizeˌwinning, adjective

Other Words From

• prizewinning adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prizewinner¹

First recorded in 1890–95; prize ¹ + winner

Example Sentences

If the applause of the company was a guide, this prizewinner is a very popular figure among our "National fillers."

From Project Gutenberg

The honor of being a friend of the prizewinner is enough for me.

From Project Gutenberg

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• champion
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