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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Uruguay has won two World Cups, the first ever in 1930 and in 1950, and gold medalists in the 1924 and 1928 Olympics, which served as world championships. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026 At the first event, Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming performed during holiday parties for the Secret Service, military aides and other staffers. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026 The 2024 Olympic silver medalist could be in line to end a three-decade gold medal drought in 2028. Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 At least that’s what the 10-time NBA All-Star and 3-time Olympic gold medalist reported on a recent call. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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medalist

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

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