gold medal

noun

Definition of gold medal

: a medal made of gold that is awarded as the prize for first place in a sports competition

gold play

: a yellow malleable ductile metallic element that occurs chiefly free or in a few minerals and is used especially in coins, jewelry, and dentures — see Chemical Elements Table
: gold coins
: a gold piece

medal play

: a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
: a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement