Academy Award

Trademark.

1. an annual award given to a performer, director, technician, etc., of the motion-picture industry for superior achievement in a specific category: judged by the voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and symbolized by the presentation of an Oscar.

Academy Award

noun

1. the official name for an Oscar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Academy Award¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

It went to No. 5 on the AC chart and it was nominated for an Academy Award.

From Los Angeles Times

The film also led to Williams’ first Academy Award nomination, so I ask her what the anniversary means to her.

From Los Angeles Times

His performance as the naïve young seaman, hanged for killing an officer in self-defence, won him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe for Best Newcomer.

From BBC

It eventually gained a following after actor Richard Burton, a seven-time Academy Award nominee who married Taylor the year the restaurant opened, became a regular presence.

From Los Angeles Times

Other celebrities commented or lauded these more public response in their comments, like Academy Award winning actor Tatum O’Neal responding with six clapping emojis and director Lee Daniels with a simple laughing comment.

From Salon