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    medal
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEDAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › medalMEDAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A medal is a flat piece of metal with an inscription or design, given as a reward or commemoration. Learn more about the origin, usage, and examples of medal from Dictionary.com.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › medalMedal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of medal as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use medal in a sentence and how to cite it in your writing.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmedal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    A medal is 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. Learn about different types of medals, such as the , the , the and the , and how to use them in sentences.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMEDAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A medal is a small metal disc, given as an award for bravery or as a prize in a sporting event.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › medalMedal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › medalMedal - definition of medal by The Free Dictionary

    A medal is a flat piece of metal stamped with a design or an inscription, given as an award or commemoration. Learn the origin, usage, and types of medals, and see translations in Spanish and other languages.