1. honor and praise received for an achievement
Usage: usually plural
2. the leaves of the laurel tree, traditionally used to make wreaths as symbols of victory or honor
Usage: literal sense; historical

Examples

• The young scientist won laurels for her groundbreaking research.
• He refused to rest on his laurels after winning the championship.
• The team earned their laurels through years of hard work.
• Ancient Greek victors were crowned with laurels.
• She’s not content to sit on her laurels and wants to achieve more.
• The poet received many laurels for his latest collection.
• Olympic champions were traditionally honored with laurels.