Definition of trophy
- n. - A sign or memorial of a victory raised on the field of
battle, or, in case of a naval victory, on the nearest land. Sometimes
trophies were erected in the chief city of the conquered people.
- n. - The representation of such a memorial, as on a medal; esp.
(Arch.), an ornament representing a group of arms and military weapons,
offensive and defensive.
- n. - Anything taken from an enemy and preserved as a memorial of
victory, as arms, flags, standards, etc.
- n. - Any evidence or memorial of victory or conquest; as, every
redeemed soul is a trophy of grace.