trophy
noun
anything taken in war, hunting, competition, etc., especially when preserved as a memento; spoil, prize, or award.
trophyless
-
a word derived from
trophy.
Example Sentences
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But Zidane left at the end of a trophyless 2020-21 campaign, and has not managed since.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Liverpool, meanwhile, had been expected to stick with manager Arne Slot when Alonso was appointed, before making the "difficult decision" to sack Slot after a trophyless second season in charge.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The fourth-placed Reds will end the season trophyless and are not yet guaranteed a place in next season's Champions League with two fixtures remaining.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Meanwhile, Real have ended their 2025-26 campaign trophyless, with rivals Barcelona sealing the La Liga title with a 2-0 El Clasico victory and by a 14-point margin.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
True, he had succeeded in killing the buffalo, and would not have to return to camp trophyless.
From The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa by Mayne Reid
