grail

noun

ˈgrāl 

1

capitalized : the cup or platter used according to medieval legend by Christ at the Last Supper and thereafter the object of knightly quests

2

: the object of an extended or difficult quest

Examples of grail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So far, Plaid has landed non-bank lending customers like car retailer Carvana and personal loan company Upstart, but not what would be the holy grail for cash flow analytics: big banks’ credit card businesses. —Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Fittingly titled Unlocking the Orange Dream, the auction will spotlight the holy grails of one devout European collector. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024

Since there is an overwhelming assortment of styles—where fit, fabric, silhouette, and price are all considerations to bear in mind—consider this our holy grail of options. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024

For the woman who wants the ultimate in home tech, this is the holy grail of clean. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English greal, graal, from Middle French, bowl, grail, from Medieval Latin gradalis

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1