Noun: accolade 'a-ku,leyd
- A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
"an accolade for bravery";
- award, honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], laurels
- (historical) a ceremonial embrace or touch with a sword used to confer knighthood
"The king bestowed the accolade upon the kneeling knight"
Derived forms: accolades
Type of: symbol
Encyclopedia: Accolade