Meaning Of The Word Consolation prize

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Consolation prize? Find Consolation prize meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Consolation prize Meaning

Consolation prize Definition
Consolation prize Definition

What's The Definition Of Consolation prize?

consolation prize
countable noun: A consolation prize is a small prize which is given to a person who fails to win a competition.
countable noun: A consolation prize is something that is arranged for or is given to a person to make them feel happier when they have failed to achieve something better.

consolation prize in American English
a prize given to a contestant who does well but does not win, or who wins in a match for those previously defeated
noun: a prize, usually of minor value, given to the loser or runner-up in a contest, competition, etc., or to all losers who have performed well or met certain standards

consolation prize in British English
noun: a prize given to console a loser of a game

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Pentaploid ‐ having five times the haploid number of chromosomes…
  • Geriatrics ‐ the branch of medicine dealing with the diseases…
  • Eton collar ‐ a broad, white linen collar worn with an Eton…
  • International Grandmaster ‐ noun; noun: one of the top chess players of a…
  • Hydrocarbon ‐ any compound containing only hydrogen and carbon…
  • Slip your mind ‐ if something slips your mind, you forget it; phrase:…
  • Congius ‐ an ancient Roman unit of liquid measure equal…
  • Alamannic
  • Volume of distribution ‐ noun: A volume of distribution is the hypothetical…
  • UWIST ‐ noun acronym for: University of Wales Institute…