trophy child

tro·phy child

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troh-fee chahyld]
- /ˈtroʊ fi tʃaɪld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troh-fee chahyld]
- /ˈtroʊ fi tʃaɪld/

Definitions of trophy child words

noun plural trophy child anything taken in war, hunting, competition, etc., especially when preserved as a memento; spoil, prize, or award. 1
noun plural trophy child anything serving as a token or evidence of victory, valor, skill, etc.: a sports trophy. 1
noun plural trophy child a symbol of success that is used to impress others: He bought the lavish home as a trophy. 1
noun plural trophy child a carving, painting, or other representation of objects associated with or symbolic of victory or achievement. 1
noun plural trophy child any memento or memorial. 1
noun plural trophy child a memorial erected by certain ancient peoples, especially the Greeks and Romans, in commemoration of a victory in war and consisting of arms or other spoils taken from the enemy and hung upon a tree, pillar, or the like. 1

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Origin of trophy child

First appearance:

before 1505

One of the 26% oldest English words

1505-15; earlier trophe < French trophée < Latin trop(h)aeum < Greek trópaion, noun use of neuter of trópaios, Attic variant of tropaîos of turning or putting to flight, equivalent to trop(ḗ) a turning (akin to trépein to turn) + -aios adj. suffix. See trope

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Parts of speech for Trophy child

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trophy child popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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