laurel wreath vs award

award vs laurel wreath

laurel wreath and award both are nouns.

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

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

As nouns, award is a hypernym of laurel wreath; that is, award is a word with a broader meaning than laurel wreath:

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

Other hypernyms of laurel wreath include accolade, honor, honour, laurels.

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

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

Difference between laurel wreath and award

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