awardee — a person who receives an award or prize
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who receives an award or prize
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈwɔːrdi/
Korean meaning: 상을 받은 사람, 수상자
Korean pronunciation: 어**워**디
Example Sentences
- The lottery awardee bought a golden toilet seat as their first purchase.
- As a scholarship awardee, she will study abroad next year.
- The pizza eating contest awardee couldn't eat for three days afterward.
awardee
NOUN//əˈwɔːrdi//
a person who receives an award or prize
a smiling young woman in formal attire steps forward to accept a golden trophy from an official presenter. She reaches out with both hands as the gleaming award is placed into her grasp. The presenter congratulates her with a warm handshake after the trophy exchange. Her face beams with pride and accomplishment as she holds the trophy high. The audience in the background applauds enthusiastically with raised hands and bright smiles. Other ceremony officials stand nearby nodding in approval of the recognition. a person who receives an award or prize
The awardee made excellence their priority, earning applause from the majority!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'award'(상을 주다)에 '-ee'(받는 사람을 뜻하는 접미사)가 붙어서 '상을 받는 사람'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 employee(고용당하는 사람)처럼 수동적 의미를 나타내는 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“The lottery awardee bought a golden toilet seat as their first purchase.”
“As a scholarship awardee, she will study abroad next year.”
“The pizza eating contest awardee couldn't eat for three days afterward.”
“Each awardee received a certificate and a cash prize.”
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