Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
holy-grail
noun
/ˈhoʊli ˌɡreɪl/
Definition
A symbol or object of great significance, often sought after in a quest.
Examples
- Many people regard a successful career as their holy grail.
- Scientists have been on a quest for the holy grail of renewable energy.
- For her, finding true love has always been the holy grail of life.
Meaning
The term ‘holy grail’ refers to an elusive ideal, desired objective, or ultimate achievement that people strive for, often in a spiritual or metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- objective
- goal
- ideal
- dream
