noun
spoils
spoylz
noun
1
Goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory.
"The spoils of the conquest were divided among the generals."
2
Waste material removed during excavation, mining, or construction.
"Piles of spoils from the tunnel dig lined the site."
How to Use Spoils
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlunder taken by force, or excess material dug up during construction/mining.
Common pairings
spoils of war
spoils system
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