Laurel | Mean of laurel in English Dictionary

/ˈlorəl/

• Noun
• an evergreen tree or bush with shiny pointed leaves
1. laurel leaves
2. wearing a crown/wreath of laurel [=a crown/wreath made from laurel leaves that was awarded and worn around the head as a symbol of honor in ancient Greece]
• honor or fame given for some achievement
1. They enjoyed the laurels of their military victory.
2. The player earned his laurels from years of hard work.
• to work in order to keep your success or position
1. If she performs this well in the championships, her rivals will have to look to their laurels.

• to be satisfied with past success and do nothing to achieve further success
1. Although she won the championship, she isn't resting on her laurels. She is training hard to become even better next year.