Pulitzer Prize

noun

Pu·​lit·​zer Prize ˈpu̇-lət-sər- 

ˈpyü-

: any of various annual prizes (as for outstanding literary or journalistic achievement) established by the will of Joseph Pulitzer

called also Pulitzer

Examples of Pulitzer Prize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But that might be a waste of time and money if your intention is to run a successful company one day, according to scientist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Her book won both a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award, and Monticello dedicated an exhibition to Sally Hemings, declaring the matter settled. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

His brother, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patrick Sloyan, died in February 2019. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Annie Dillard became the youngest woman ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, at the age of 28, for her book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. — Scott Simon, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Pulitzer Prize

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