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consolation prize

con·so·la·tion prize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-suh-ley-shuh n prahyz]
    • /ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən praɪz/
    • /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən praɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-suh-ley-shuh n prahyz]
    • /ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən praɪz/

Definitions of consolation prize words

  • countable noun consolation prize A consolation prize is a small prize which is given to a person who fails to win a competition. 3
  • countable noun consolation prize A consolation prize is something that is arranged for or is given to a person to make them feel happier when they have failed to achieve something better. 3
  • noun consolation prize a prize given to console a loser of a game 3
  • noun consolation prize a prize given to a contestant who does well but does not win, or who wins in a match for those previously defeated 3
  • noun consolation prize 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. 1
  • noun consolation prize small prize given to losing competitor 1
See all 7 definitions of consolation prize

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Origin of consolation prize

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Consolation prize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Consolation prize

consolation prize popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for consolation prize

noun consolation prize

  • silver medal — a medal, traditionally of silver or silver in color, awarded to a person or team finishing second in a competition, meet, or tournament.
  • booby prize — The booby prize is a prize given as a joke to the person who comes last in a competition.
All 2 Synonyms of consolation prize

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