Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Pulitzer Prize

Noun

/ˈpəːlɪtsə ˌpraɪz/

Definition

An award given annually for achievements in newspaper, magazine, and online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States.

Examples

She won the Pulitzer Prize for her outstanding novel.
The journalists received the Pulitzer Prize for their investigative reporting.
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded in several categories, including fiction and music.

Meaning

The Pulitzer Prize honors excellence in various creative fields and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in American journalism and literature.