Simple Definition of trophy

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trophy

noun

plural trophies
1
: an object (such as a large cup or sculpture) that is given as a prize for winning a competition
a golf/bowling trophy
a trophy case/room
2
: something that you keep or take to show that you were successful in hunting, war, etc.
hunting trophies

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