Word
pulitzer
Phoneticspulitzer
/ˈpʊɫətsɝ/
Definition
n. a famous prize for writing, reporting, or music in the United States.
n. a prestigious annual award for achievements in American journalism, letters, and music.
Examples
“She won a Pulitzer for her reporting on the war.”
“The newspaper's investigative team was nominated for a Pulitzer after exposing corruption in the local government.”
“Winning a Pulitzer often transforms a writer's career, providing both a significant financial grant and a permanent mark of distinction within the competitive landscape of American letters.”
Examples
simple
“She won a Pulitzer for her reporting on the war.”
contextual
“The newspaper's investigative team was nominated for a Pulitzer after exposing corruption in the local government.”
complex
“Winning a Pulitzer often transforms a writer's career, providing both a significant financial grant and a permanent mark of distinction within the competitive landscape of American letters.”
Teaching tip
Learners should know this is specifically an American award, though it is famous worldwide.
Real-World Examples
“Her second, Fear City, about the New York economic crisis of the 1970s, was a finalist for the Pulitzer prize .” Etymology
See Pulitzer Prize.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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