medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist How to pronounce medalist (audio)
variants or medallist
Synonyms of medalistnext
1
: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals
2
: a recipient of a medal as an award

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Paul is now engaged to Dutch speed skater and Olympic silver medalist Jutta Leerdam. Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan just gave her newborn the middle name Rose too. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025 Her kudo was presented by Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025 Ian Thorpe, the five-time swimming Olympic gold medalist known as the Thorpedo, is embarking on his first Hobart Race. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medalist

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of medalist was in 1685

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“Medalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medalist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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medalist

noun
med·​al·​ist
variants or medallist
: a person who receives a medal

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