From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English re‧ward1 /rɪˈwɔːd $ -ˈwɔːrd/ ●●● W3 noun 1 [countable, uncountable] something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard → prize, benefit The school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behaviour. reward for (doing) something Parents often give their children rewards for passing exams. 2 [countable, uncountable] money that...