Entry Word: medal

Function: noun

Meaning: a piece of metal given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement <the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II>

Synonyms medallion, order

Related Words decoration, honor; crown, insignia, laurel, ribbon, title; badge, button, chevron, cockade, color, ensign, rosette; distinction; award, prize, trophy; citation, commendation