prizewinning

prizewinning
prizewinning [prīz′win΄iŋ]
adj.
1. having won, or worthy of, a prize
2. entitling a person to a prize [a prizewinning lottery ticket]

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prize·win·ning also prize-win·ning (prīzʹwĭn'ĭng) adj.
Having won or worthy of winning a prize:

the prizewinning entry.

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