prize

noun (1)

\ ˈprīz

Definition of prize

(Entry 1 of 5)

1 : something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance also : premium sense 1d

2 : something exceptionally desirable

3 archaic : a contest for a reward : competition

prize

adjective

Definition of prize (Entry 2 of 5)

1a : awarded or worthy of a prize

b : awarded as a prize

c : entered for the sake of a prize a prize drawing

2 : outstanding of a kind raised prize hogs

prize

verb (1)

prized; prizing

Definition of prize (Entry 3 of 5)

1 : to estimate the value of : rate

2 : to value highly : esteem a prized possession

prize

noun (2)

Definition of prize (Entry 4 of 5)

1 : something taken by force, stratagem, or threat especially : property lawfully captured at sea in time of war

2 : an act of capturing or taking especially : the wartime capture of a ship and its cargo at sea

prize

verb (2)

prized; prizing

Definition of prize (Entry 5 of 5)

: to press, force, or move with a lever : pry

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