'trophy' originates from the Greek word 'tropaion,' where 'tropaion' meant 'monument of an enemy's defeat.'

'tropaion' transformed into the Latin word 'tropaeum,' and eventually became the modern English word 'trophy' through Old French 'trophée.'

Initially, it meant 'a monument of an enemy's defeat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a prize or symbol of victory.'