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- DictionaryAc·co·lade/ˈakəˌlād/
noun
- 1. an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit: "the ski resort achieved the ultimate accolade of playing host to the Winter Olympics"
- 2. a touch on a person's shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.
The meaning of ACCOLADE is a mark of acknowledgment : award. How to use accolade in a sentence. What is the origin of accolade?
An accolade is an award, honor, or instance of positive acknowledgment or praise. The word is typically used in the context of honors and praise that have been given to a person throughout their professional career.
noun [ C ] formal uk / ˈæk.ə.leɪd / us / ˈæk.ə.leɪd / Add to word list. praise and approval: earn an accolade She has sold millions of records and earned numerous awards and accolades over a 30-year career. receive an accolade Her approval was the highest accolade he could receive.
noun [ C ] formal us / ˈæk.ə.leɪd / uk / ˈæk.ə.leɪd / Add to word list. praise and approval: earn an accolade She has sold millions of records and earned numerous awards and accolades over a 30-year career. receive an accolade Her approval was the highest accolade he could receive.
Definitions of accolade. noun. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. synonyms: award, honor, honour, laurels. see more. noun. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration. synonyms: compliment. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Accolade."
1. an embrace formerly used in conferring knighthood. 2. a touch on the shoulder with the flat side of a sword, now used in conferring knighthood. 3. a. anything done or given as a sign of great respect, approval, appreciation, etc. b. [usually pl.] words of praise.
An embrace formerly used in conferring knighthood. A touch on the shoulder with the flat side of a sword, now used in conferring knighthood. A ceremonial embrace, as of greeting or salutation. Anything done or given as a sign of great respect, approval, appreciation, etc. Ceremonial bestowal of knighthood.
ACCOLADE meaning: a prize or praise given to someone because they are very good at something. Learn more.
praise or an award for an achievement that people admire. Four restaurants have been awarded the highest accolade of a three-star rating. He was finally awarded the ultimate accolade —British Hairdresser of the Year—five years later.
accolade. noun. 1. Recognition of achievement or superiority or a sign of this: distinction, honor, kudos, laurel (often used in plural). 2. Something given in return for a service or accomplishment: award, guerdon, honorarium, plum, premium, prize, reward. Idiom: token of appreciation.
