1
: a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
2
: a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement
medaled also medalled; medaling also medalling
ˈmed-liŋ,
ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ
: to win a medal
medaled in figure skating
Examples of medal in a Sentence
Noun
He was awarded a medal for his heroism.
the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II
Verb
She medaled in figure skating in the Olympics.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Those who complete the challenge will receive a special medal in December in addition to the three individual race medals.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Tanith Belbin and partner Ben Agosto end the U.S. medals drought in Olympic ice dance competition with a silver.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Including relays, Maier won seven state medals, three coming Saturday.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Those who complete the challenge will receive a special medal in December in addition to the three individual race medals.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
With their vaulting performances, Sullivan and Phillip became just the second pair of Oswego gymnasts to medal on the same event in the same year.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Tanith Belbin and partner Ben Agosto end the U.S. medals drought in Olympic ice dance competition with a silver.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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