grand prize

IPA/ɡɹˈand pɹˈaɪz/
IPA/ɡɹˈænd pɹˈaɪz/

grand prize — noun

1. the most valuable or important award given to the winner of a competition, conte

1.名詞B2
釋義

the most valuable or important award given to the winner of a competition, contest, or game — for example, a cash amount, a holiday, or a valuable item.

例句

Faisal won the grand prize in the school science fair with his solar-powered charger.

collocation: win + the grand prize

The grand prize for the short story contest is a contract with a major publisher.

pattern: the grand prize for [competition] + is [reward]

同義詞
  • top prize

    the most common alternative; slightly less formal than 'grand prize'

  • first prize

    focuses on the ranking rather than the value of the award

  • jackpot

    used for lotteries, gambling, or quiz shows; implies the prize grows over time

反義詞

文法句型

the grand prize (for [contest])

win + the grand prize

用法筆記

Commonly used with verbs like win, take home, receive, and award. The grand prize is always the best award in a contest — smaller or less valuable awards are called runner-up prizes or consolation prizes.

常見錯誤

❌She got the big prize in the contest.
✅She won the grand prize in the contest.
💡'big prize' is informal and vague; 'grand prize' is the specific, standard term for the top award.
❌He was awarded the grand prize second place.
✅He was awarded the grand prize for first place.
💡'grand prize' only refers to the top position, not second place.