laurels vs laurel wreath

laurel wreath vs laurels

laurels and laurel wreath both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of laurels 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.

laurels (noun)	laurel wreath (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
the state of being honored	an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Difference between laurels and laurel wreath

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