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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One of the two women's boxing gold medalists at the center of the gender controversy in Paris, Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan, has passed her gene test and can return to competition, the World Boxing governing body said last week. CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 One of the two women’s boxing gold medalists at the center of the gender controversy in Paris, Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan, has passed her gene test and can return to competition, the World Boxing governing body said last week. Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026 Wisconsin’s latest batch of generational talents will soon be on the move to the Professional Women’s Hockey League, along with a handful of other Olympic gold medalists, college stars and elite European talent. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat. Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medalist

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 1 Apr. 2026.

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medalist

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

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