Laurel

/lˈɔːɹə‍l/

/ˈɫɔɹəɫ/

[noun]

Laurel

[NOUN]

(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory

synonyms : bay wreath

laurel wreath

United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)

synonyms : Arthur Stanley Jefferson Laurel

Stan Laurel

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

(usually plural) honor and praise given to someone due to their achievements or efforts

Examples

1. The company is looking to its laurels as new competitors enter the market.

2. The athlete is looking to his laurels as he trains hard for the upcoming tournament.

3. The musician looked to his laurels after winning a Grammy award and continued to produce great music.

4. If we don't look to our laurels, we could lose our competitive edge in the industry.