How to Use "Prize" with Example Sentences

prize (n): an award for winning a game or contest

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Used with adjectives:

"She received the grand prize for her delicious chili."
(grand, top)

"Children enter contests for the big prizes."
(big, great)

"There will be a special prize for the first person in line."
(special)

"The losing team went home with a consolation prize."
(consolation)

Used with verbs:

"She was awarded the top prize."
(be + awarded, be + given)

"The store offered a prize for the first ten customers."
(offered)

"Do not forget to claim your prize."
(claim, collect, get, receive, take)

"She won the prize for best drawing."
(won, captured)

Used with nouns:

"The prize money was shared between two winners."
(money)