prize vs laurels

prize and laurels both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prize	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
laurels	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, laurels is a hypernym of prize; that is, laurels is a word with a broader meaning than prize:

Other hypernyms of prize include accolade, award, honor, honour.

prize (noun)	laurels (noun)
something given as a token of victory	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery	the state of being honored
goods or money obtained illegally

prize (adjective)	laurels (adjective)
of superior grade

prize (verb)	laurels (verb)
regard highly; think much of
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
hold dear