1. an evergreen tree or shrub with glossy leaves, native to the Mediterranean region
2. honor or recognition for achievement
Usage: often plural
3. a wreath made from laurel leaves, traditionally given as a symbol of victory or honor
Usage: historical

Examples

• The ancient Greeks made wreaths from laurel branches.
• She won many laurels for her scientific research.
• The poet was crowned with a laurel wreath.
• He rested on his laurels after winning the championship.
• The laurel tree grew tall in the Mediterranean garden.
• Academic laurels came easily to the brilliant student.
• Don’t rest on your laurels; keep working hard.