pride and joy

noun

: someone or something that makes someone very proud and happy
Our children are our pride and joy.
The car is his pride and joy.

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Ellen is also thankful for those who have supported Doug’s pride and joy, the Chris Mello Scholarship Fund, which awards money to distinguished students on each side of the Rye-Harrison football rivalry. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Carrie Bradshaw’s pride and joy is her closet full of couture pieces and Manolos. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 But undoubtedly, the brick-and-mortar is the new pride and joy for the growing brand. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 But not every film about FIFA’s pride and joy has required Messi-like skills. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pride and joy

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“Pride and joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pride%20and%20joy. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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