Word
grail
US/ˈɡɹeɪɫ/
UK/ɡɹˈeɪl/
Definition
n. in old stories, the cup that Jesus used at the Last Supper, which knights searched for.
n. the cup or platter used by Jesus at the Last Supper, which became the object of a quest by knights in Arthurian legend.
Examples
“Finding a cure for the common cold is the medical grail.”
“For many vintage car collectors, finding an original 1960s model in perfect condition is the ultimate grail.”
“Physicists have long pursued a unified theory of everything, viewing it as the holy grail of modern science that would reconcile gravity with quantum mechanics.”
Examples
simple
“Finding a cure for the common cold is the medical grail.”
contextual
“For many vintage car collectors, finding an original 1960s model in perfect condition is the ultimate grail.”
complex
“Physicists have long pursued a unified theory of everything, viewing it as the holy grail of modern science that would reconcile gravity with quantum mechanics.”
Real-World Examples
“For South Americans - playing for Real or Barca represents the holy grail.” “A recording of the concert was one of the few remaining Holy Grails for Marx Brothers fans, the vast majority of whom had never heard Harpo’s voice.” Synonyms
Scan code
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