contest prize

Trophy or medal

A contest prize is the reward given to winners of a competition—money, trophies, merchandise, or other valuables.

The term emphasizes what's at stake: The contest prize was a trip to Hawaii.

Prize alone usually suffices, but contest prize specifies the competitive context when needed for clarity.

Related

big winner · champion · competition · runner up · raffle · sweepstakes · jackpot · ribbon · cash · gift card · glory · lottery · scratch off · drawing · finalist · reward · victory · grand

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Opposites
merit vs. participation

contest prizeparticipation trophy

Award for mere involvement

participation award · consolation prize · participation medal · honorable mention

reward vs. penalty

contest prizepenalty

Punishment for wrongdoing

disqualification · forfeit · fine · punishment · sanction

gaining vs. paying

contest prizeentry fee

Payment for access

registration fee · buy-in · stake · wager · ante

Family

contest, prize, contests, contested, contesting, contestant, contestants, contestable, incontestable

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G