noun

laurels

Laurels (noun) means Honors or recognition earned for achievement. Example: “The team basked in their laurels after winning the championship.”

noun

Honors or recognition earned for achievement.

"The team basked in their laurels after winning the championship."

How to use laurels

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPraise, awards, or fame earned through success.

Common pairings

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Plural of laurel, referencing the ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with laurel branches.

Origin: Ancient Greek

What does “laurels” mean?

The word “laurels” means honors or recognition earned for achievement. In plain terms, praise, awards, or fame earned through success.

How do you use “laurels” in a sentence?

Here is “laurels” used in a sentence: “The team basked in their laurels after winning the championship.”

What part of speech is “laurels”?

“Laurels” is a noun.

Where does the word “laurels” come from?

The word “laurels” comes from Ancient Greek. Plural of laurel, referencing the ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with laurel branches.