prizewinner

noun

prize·​win·​ner ˈprīz-ˌwi-nər How to pronounce prizewinner (audio)
Synonyms of prizewinnernext
: a winner of a prize

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There are mini gourds and prizewinner pumpkins — one of the largest grown at the farm this year surpassed 200 lbs. — Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025 The lineup of work from more than 25 countries showcases premieres and prizewinners from leading fests. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026 Lewer wasn’t the only prizewinner anointed at the ceremony. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 May 2026 There’s also a great selection of local artists’ work on view, including that of Nina Surel, a prizewinner at the area’s annual Art Basel fair. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prizewinner

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First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prizewinner was circa 1849

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prizewinner

noun
prize·​win·​ner -ˌwin-ər How to pronounce prizewinner (audio)
: a winner of a prize
prizewinning
-ˌwin-iŋ
adjective

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