English Explanatory Dictionary

Pulitzer Prize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An annual American award given for journalism, literature, and music

Pronunciation

/ˌpʊlɪtsɚ ˈpɹaɪz/ /ˌpjulɪtsɚ ˈpɹaɪz/ /ˌpʊlɪtsə ˈpɹaɪz/ /ˌpjuːlɪtsə ˈpɹaɪz/

Word forms

Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prizes

Etymology

Established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer (1847–1911), who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.

Related words

Pulitzer
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