grail
/ɡreɪl/
noun
- A thing that is eagerly sought after or pursued, often something very difficult to achieve.
- The young explorer dreamed of discovering the grail of ancient lost cities.
- For many scientists, finding a cure for cancer is the holy grail of medicine.
- Winning the championship became the team's grail after years of near misses.
- The cup or plate used by Jesus at the Last Supper, according to medieval legend, also called the Holy Grail.
- The legend of the grail has inspired countless books and movies.
- In the tale, only a pure-hearted knight could find the grail.
- Knights of King Arthur's court searched for the Holy Grail in many stories.