medalist

noun

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

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Papoose returned the love and also sent anniversary love to his Olympic gold medalist boo on his Instagram page. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025 And Councilmember Brian Goodell, the first gold medalist from Mission Viejo as a swimmer in 1976, a few weeks ago gave a tutorial of sorts at a Southern California Association of Governments meeting for cities that aren’t hosting venues but still want to bring a piece of the Olympics to their town. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025 The real-life story of karate fighter Sandra Sánchez, who defied age, odds and expectations to become the greatest karateka of all time — and an Olympic gold medalist at 39. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025 The event will include a presentation about the organization, performances by Mariachi Juvenil and 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition silver medalist Vitaly Starikov, and a reception with sparkling wine. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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medalist

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

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