consolation

/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/noun

A prize or comfort given to someone who has lost or come up short.

Example sentence

“As a consolation, everyone who didn't win received a small gift.”

'Consolation prize' is the fixed phrase. The related verb 'console', to comfort, is stressed on its second syllable.

Related words

consoleA control panel with displays and input controls used to operate and monitor an electronic system.consistentBehaving or happening in the same way over time; steady and dependable.consolidateTo merge separate things into one stronger or more organized whole.considerateTo give careful and serious thought to something.conspicuousStanding out and easily seen; attracting attention.consensusGeneral agreement among the members of a group, or the way of making decisions that aims for such agreement.