medallion

noun

mə-ˈdal-yən How to pronounce medallion (audio)
Definition of medallionnext
as in medal
a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

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Recent Examples of medallion Kelly Clarkson Home Annabella Oriental Rug While Kelly Clarkson has an impressive rug collection, this rug can upgrade your space for spring, featuring a triple medallion design and muted shades of ivory, rust orange, and blue. — Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 The supermodel layered three gold necklaces: one plain chain, one a string of medallions that recalls a cowboy belt, and a bigger pendant. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025 The iconic logo medallion tops the rounded toe of this easy-to-pack flat. — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024 Trump sneakers, boots, bibles, guitars, gold medallions and coins? — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medallion

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