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    Consolation

    /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
    After losing the match, her teammates offered their consolation to lift her spirits.
    Something that provides comfort or relief.
    The warm cup of tea was a small consolation on a cold, rainy day.
    A prize awarded to a runner-up in a competition.
    He was pleased to receive a consolation prize after finishing second in the contest.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin 'consolatio', from 'consolari' meaning 'to comfort'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a consolation prize
    A prize awarded to someone who does not win but participates.
    find consolation in
    To derive comfort from a source after a loss.
    as a consolation
    In a way that provides comfort following disappointment.

    Related Words

    console
    To comfort someone in grief or disappointment.
    solace
    Comfort or consolation in a time of grief or disappointment.

    Slang Meanings

    Crying on someone's shoulder.
    After the breakup, she just needed a little consolation from her friends.
    It's okay, at least you tried.
    He didn’t win the game, but the coach said, 'Here’s a consolation for trying your best.'