prizefight

noun

prize·​fight ˈprīz-ˌfīt 

: a professional boxing match

Examples of prizefight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Volatility spiked, headlines swirled, and the bulls and bears slugged it out in a market that’s starting to feel more like a prizefight than a leisurely bull run. —Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024

The Royal Parks noted on its website that the hill historically was a place where duels and prizefights were once fought. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2024

The prizefight was postponed due to Tyson’s medical issues. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "public sporting contest between two opponents," from prise, price, prize "sporting contest usually between two opponents, as a fencing or wrestling match" + fight entry 2, after prizefighter

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prizefight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

prizefight

noun

prize·​fight ˈprīz-ˌfīt 

: a contest between professional boxers for pay

prizefighter

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prizefighting

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