Medal of Honor

noun phrase

: a U.S. military decoration awarded in the name of the Congress for conspicuous intrepidity at the risk of life in action with an enemy

Examples of Medal of Honor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

William Carney, a man who escaped slavery to become a Union soldier in the Civil War and who was awarded the Medal of Honor for protecting the American flag from touching the ground during battle. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Trump made a similar statement earlier in the day during a ceremony announcing that the Medal of Honor awarded to the Roosevelt had been donated to the library. — James Powel, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Fighters made cinematic entrances out of the White House and into the octagon, flanked by first responders and veterans, even including a Medal of Honor recipient. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 15 June 2026

Morales received the 2024 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his lifetime commitment to public service and community impact. — Peter D'oench, CBS News, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Medal of Honor

• afrikaner
• conner
• honour
• wanner
• dishonor