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- Dictionarymedal/ˈmɛdl/
noun
- 1. a metal disc typically of the size of a large coin and bearing an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction to someone such as a soldier or athlete.
verb
- 1. win a medal in a sporting event: "they medalled in all the relay events"
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a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a special event: He was awarded a medal for bravery. She won three Olympic gold medals. Compare. gold noun (MEDAL) silver noun. bronze noun. medallion. decoration (HONOUR) Noridzuan Mahfok/EyeEm/GettyImages.
Medal definition: 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. See examples of MEDAL used in a sentence.
The meaning of MEDAL is a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture. How to use medal in a sentence.
MEDAL meaning: 1. a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈmedl/ Idioms. a flat piece of metal, usually like a coin in shape, that is given to the winner of a competition or to somebody who has been brave, for example in war. to win a gold medal in the Olympics. to award a medal for bravery. Culture medals. see also bronze medal, gold medal, silver medal. Extra Examples.
A medal is a small metal disc, given as an award for bravery or as a prize in a sporting event.
A medal is often a flat piece of metal that's stamped with an inscription or design and is given in honor of winning a race, serving in battle, or another remarkable accomplishment. Scholars, athletes, and soldiers all might win medals.