award (Meaning)

Wordnet

award (n)

a grant made by a law court

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

Wordnet

award (v)

give, especially as an honor or reward

give as judged due or on the basis of merit

Webster

award (v. t.)

To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.

A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.

Webster

award (v. i.)

To determine; to make an award.

award Sentence Examples

  1. The Academy Award for Best Picture went to "Parasite."
  2. The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world.
  3. The Tony Awards recognize excellence in American theater.
  4. The Grammy Award is given to artists in the music industry.
  5. The Pulitzer Prize honors excellence in journalism and the arts.
  6. The BET Awards celebrate achievements in African American entertainment.
  7. The CFDA Fashion Awards recognize individuals and brands in the fashion industry.
  8. The James Beard Award is given to chefs and restaurants for culinary excellence.
  9. The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction has been awarded to authors like Toni Morrison and Cormac McCarthy.
  10. The Oscar for Best Actress went to Renée Zellweger for her performance in "Judy."

FAQs About the word award

a grant made by a law court, a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction, something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for

accolade, honor,prize, blue ribbon, medal, badge, decoration,trophy, distinction, plume

tie, draw,tie, halt, draw, halt, stalemate, stalemate, deadlock,deadlock

The Academy Award for Best Picture went to "Parasite."

The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world.

The Tony Awards recognize excellence in American theater.

The Grammy Award is given to artists in the music industry.