Medal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛdəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Medal is a noun meaning A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
Meaning
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
More Meanings
- A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
- (intransitive, sports, colloquial) To win a medal.
- (transitive) To award a medal to.
Example Sentences
He medalled twice at the Olympics.
I wanted to medal. I was pregnant and I wanted to medal.
Though she never medalled at the Olympics, she did win a pair of golds at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador in 2002.
Vocab-wise, medalling and PB-ing are now totally part-and-parcelled, and most experts in South Korea believe podiumed, finalled and all-comered are not far off lexiconing.
Word Forms
- medals
- medaling
- medalling
- medaled
- medalled
Synonyms for medal
Depending on context, synonyms include palm, ribbon, medallion, decoration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medallion, decoration, ribbon, palm, medalist, decorating.
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