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
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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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The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
The committee decided that He and the trio’s trophies, medals, and bonuses will all be reclaimed.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Cincinnati Enquirer Eight Ohio and two Cincinnati breweries took home medals at this year's World Beer Cup, with Rhinegeist Brewery and Brink Brewing representing the Queen City.
—The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2024
The committee decided that He and the trio’s trophies, medals, and bonuses will all be reclaimed.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for medal
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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