spoils

noun

1. (plural, plural-only)That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage, booty.

   “Gentle gales, / Fanning their odoriferous wings, dispense / Native perfumes, and whisper whence they stole / Those balmy spoils.”

   “Mr Big threw a bundle each to his two trusty henchmen, Fingers and Thumbs. “There’s your share,” said the boss. The two men looked happy enough with their spoils.”

2. (plural, plural-only)Waste material left over in the course of excavation, construction, mining, or dredging operations.

   “dredging spoils”

3. (plural, plural-only)Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage.

   “To the victor belong the spoils.”

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of spoil

   “Milk spoils when left out too long.”