1
: a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
2
: 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
medaled also medalled; medaling also medalling
ˈmed-liŋ,
ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ
: to win a medal
medaled in figure skating
Examples of medal in a Sentence
Noun
He was awarded a medal for his heroism.
the display case held an impressive array of military medals from World War II
Verb
She medaled in figure skating in the Olympics.
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Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The 41-year-old was attempting to become the oldest Alpine skier, man or woman, to medal at an Olympics, and was competing only nine days after tearing the ACL in her left knee.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Johnson is the first American to medal at the Winter Olympics.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The 41-year-old was attempting to become the oldest Alpine skier, man or woman, to medal at an Olympics, and was competing only nine days after tearing the ACL in her left knee.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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