oscar

/ˈɒs.kə/

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noun

Simple Meaning

a prize given every year for the best movies and actors.

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Elementary — simple everyday language

“Did you watch the Oscars last night? The winner was surprising.”

“She finally won an Oscar after being nominated five times.”

▶Full Definition

Astronotus ocellatus, a cichlid fish, native to South America, sometimes kept in aquariums.

Synonyms:

awardprizetrophy

Word Family:

OscarsOscar-winning