Holy Grail

noun

1

: grail

2

often not capitalized : an object or goal that is sought after for its great significance

Examples of Holy Grail in a Sentence

Finding a cure for cancer is the holy grail of medical researchers.

Recent Examples on the Web

While Idle remained the lone Python to adapt Holy Grail for the stage, John Cleese visited the production in October 2004 to record voiceover as the voice of God, who appears once in the musical. —Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024

The ultimate Holy Grail in 2025 will be rebuilding trust and loyalty with consumers by establishing emotional attachment. —Billee Howard, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Paint the Grail Pink 2, 5-8 p.m., Holy Grail Tavern & Grille, 161 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024

This time, his father (Sean Connery) has gone missing while searching for the mythical Holy Grail. —Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Holy Grail

noun

-ˈgrā(ə)l

: the cup or platter which according to legend was used by Christ and was sought after by knights during the Middle Ages