award-winning — having received an award or prize for excellence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having received an award or prize for excellence
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈwɔːrd ˈwɪnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The award-winning chef refused to reveal his secret recipe, claiming it was locked in a safe next to his grandmother's dentures.
- Her award-winning documentary about procrastination was supposed to be finished three years ago.
- The award-winning software has revolutionized the way companies manage their data.
award-winning
ADJECTIVE[/əˈwɔːrd ˈwɪnɪŋ/]
having received an award or prize for excellence
The chef proudly displays his award-winning dish to amazed diners.
From humble beginning to award-winning, keep spinning!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A 20th-century English compound formed by combining 'award' (from Old French eswarder, meaning to grant or bestow) and 'winning' (from Germanic winnan, meaning to gain or succeed). The compound emerged in modern English to describe something that has received recognition or prizes.
Breakdown
award (Old French eswarder, to grant/bestow) + winning (Germanic winnan, to gain/succeed), functioning as a noun adjective describing recipients of awards or accolades.
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📝Examples
“The award-winning chef refused to reveal his secret recipe, claiming it was locked in a safe next to his grandmother's dentures.”
“Her award-winning documentary about procrastination was supposed to be finished three years ago.”
“The award-winning software has revolutionized the way companies manage their data.”
“She studied at an award-winning university known for its research programs.”
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