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medal
[ med-l ]
noun
- a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like:
a gold medal for the best swimmer.
- a similar object bearing a religious image, as of a saint:
a Saint Christopher's medal.
verb (used with object)
- to decorate or honor with a medal.
verb (used without object)
- to receive a medal, especially in a sporting event:
He medaled in three of four races.
medal
/ mɪˈdælɪk; ˈmɛdəl /
noun
- a small flat piece of metal bearing an inscription or image, given as an award or commemoration of some outstanding action, event, etc
verb
- tr to honour with a medal
- informal.intr (in sport) to win a medal
Derived Forms
- medallic, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·a adjective
- ܲ·a adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of medal1
Example Sentences
“Star Wars” ends with victory and medals, but the Dark Side is rarely beaten head-on.
The 22-year-old Richards was already guaranteed a spot in the event at the World Championships this summer as those who won medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris had already earned their places.
Cynical readers need not worry that I'm asking them to hand out medals for courage to university administrators.
The third individual medal, not quite the colour he wanted, followed his time out of the sport after issues with alcohol and his mental health.
Similar to the format for recent Olympic Games, the soccer group stage games are expected to be held in stadiums across the country before returning to the Rose Bowl for the medal rounds.
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