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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Yet, after his arrival in Madrid coincided with back-to-back trophyless seasons for Real Madrid, he came into this World Cup with something to prove.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Arbeloa was promoted from his role leading Real Madrid B in January, replacing former Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso, and confirmed before the end of the season that he would not continue following a trophyless campaign.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Though he finished that campaign without a trophy for the first time in his career - and also went trophyless last season - his City side have otherwise largely dominated English football during his reign.
From BBC ● May 18, 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
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
