# Pulitzer

/ˈpʊɫətsɝ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pulitzer
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. the award

noun · CEFR C1 · General-service

a famous prize for writing, reporting, or music in the United States.

For teachers: a prestigious annual award for achievements in American journalism, letters, and music.

- The reporter won a Pulitzer for her investigation into the city's water system.
- Winning a Pulitzer often serves as the pinnacle of a journalist's career, bringing both professional prestige and increased public scrutiny to their work.

Teaching tip: Learners should know this is specifically an American award, though it is famous worldwide.

## 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.

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