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door prize vs award

award vs door prize

door prize and award both are nouns.

door prize is not a verb while award is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
door prize Yes No No No
award Yes No Yes No
As nouns, award is a hypernym of door prize; that is, award is a word with a broader meaning than door prize:
  • door prize: tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket
  • award: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Other hypernyms of door prize include prize.
door prize (noun) award (noun)
tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket a grant made by a law court
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
door prize (verb) award (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
Difference between door prize and award

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