medallion

noun

me·​dal·​lion mə-ˈdal-yən 

1

: a large medal

2

: something resembling a large medal

especially : a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or an ornament

3

or less commonly medaillon

mā-dä-ˈyōⁿ 

: a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)

Synonyms of medallion

• medal

Examples of medallion in a Sentence

the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

Recent Examples on the Web

The store also carries an Aspen-exclusive medallion available only at the boutique. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

There isn’t a single penny in the legislation to buy back the medallions, but that doesn’t mean that the 51-member Council doesn’t think about money. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

The drivers had to pay as much as $400,000 for each medallion. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Let the bold shoe earn its keep by pairing it with a relaxed denim-on-denim look and Celine’s medallion belt. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for medallion

• battalion
• italian
• scallion
• stallion

Kids Definition

medallion

noun

me·​dal·​lion mə-ˈdal-yən 

1

: a large medal

2

: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)