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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.
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."
accolade. 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.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun accolade. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
noun. /ˈækəleɪd/ (formal) praise or an award for an achievement that people admire. Four restaurants have been awarded the highest accolade of a three-star rating. a long list of industry accolades. He was finally awarded the ultimate accolade —British Hairdresser of the Year—five years later. Topics Success c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.