Prestige – Respect and admiration for someone or something
(Pronounced press-teezh)
To remember the definition of the word prestige, use the following mnemonic:
The pressed cheese (prestige) was amazing – it had their full respect and admiration.
Examples of prestige in a sentence
The company has gained international prestige.
The king wanted to enhance his prestige through war.
There's a certain prestige about going to a private school.