laurel
/ˈlɔrəl/
verb
- To crown or honor someone with a laurel wreath, or to give them recognition for an achievement.
- The city laureled its heroes with a special parade and medals.
- The committee decided to laurel the young scientist for her groundbreaking research.
- In the ceremony, they will laurel the winners with traditional wreaths.
noun
- A small evergreen tree or shrub with shiny, dark green leaves, often used in ancient times to make wreaths for winners.
- The leaves of the laurel are sometimes used in cooking to add flavor.
- We planted a laurel hedge along the side of the garden for privacy.
- The ancient Greeks crowned Olympic champions with a wreath of laurel.
- A symbol of victory, honor, or achievement, often used in phrases like 'rest on one's laurels'.
- The poet was awarded a laurel for his lifetime contribution to literature.
- After winning the championship, the team earned the laurel of success.
- She refused to rest on her laurels and kept working toward new goals.