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Spoils: meaning, definitions and examples

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spoils

 

[ spɔɪlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

war

Goods, money, or other valuables seized by a victor in war; booty.

Synonyms

booty, loot, plunder

Examples of usage

  • The spoils of war were divided among the soldiers.
  • The army captured the city and took all the spoils.
Context #2 | Verb

competition

To strip (a defeated army) of equipment, arms, and other items as a punishment or reward.

Synonyms

deprive, rob, strip

Examples of usage

  • The winning team will spoil the losers of their championship title.
  • The company aims to spoil its competitors of their market share.

Translations

Translations of the word "spoils" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despojos

🇮🇳 लूट

🇩🇪 Beute

🇮🇩 rampasan

🇺🇦 трофеї

🇵🇱 łupy

🇯🇵 戦利品 (せんりひん)

🇫🇷 butin

🇪🇸 botín

🇹🇷 ganimet

🇰🇷 전리품 (jeonlipum)

🇸🇦 غنائم

🇨🇿 kořist

🇸🇰 korisť

🇨🇳 战利品 (zhànlìpǐn)

🇸🇮 plen

🇮🇸 herfang

🇰🇿 олжалар

🇬🇪 ნადავლი

🇦🇿 qənimət

🇲🇽 botín

Etymology

The word 'spoils' originated from the Latin word 'spolium', which referred to the skin, hide, or fleece stripped from an animal. Over time, it evolved to describe the goods or valuables taken as a result of victory in war. The concept of spoils has been a common practice throughout history, where the victors would claim the spoils of war as a reward for their efforts.

See also: spoil, spoilage, spoiled, spoiledness, spoiling, spoilsport, unspoiled.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,547, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.