Medal of Honor

noun phrase

: a U.S. military decoration awarded in the name of the Congress for conspicuous intrepidity at the risk of life in action with an enemy

Examples of Medal of Honor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They are set to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for the record-breaking 10-day flight. — Miles Doran, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

The Navy is reportedly planning to recommend Miller’s name for the Medal of Honor—the country’s highest military decoration for acts of valor—although the final award would need to be approved by Congress. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

His family and members of Congress have long pushed for him to be awarded the Medal of Honor. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

From the first Black Marine and first female Marine during WWII to the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, each story is more inspiring than the last. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Medal of Honor

• afrikaner
• conner
• honour
• wanner
• dishonor