award vs laurel wreath

laurel wreath vs award

award and laurel wreath both are nouns.

award is a verb but laurel wreath is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
award	Yes	No	Yes	No
laurel wreath	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, laurel wreath is a hyponym of award; that is, laurel wreath is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than award:

award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
laurel wreath: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Other hyponyms of award include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, distinction, honorable mention, mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.

award (noun)	laurel wreath (noun)
a grant made by a law court	(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

award (verb)	laurel wreath (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as judged due or on the basis of merit

Difference between award and laurel wreath

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