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
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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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Tim Genske, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, who collected four medals this year alone, isn’t making any immediate plans for the 2028 games.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
Hampton Morris became the first U.S. man to medal in weightlifting in 40 years!
—Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
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Noun
So far the amazing 24-year old Dutch track star has won four Olympic medals (1 gold) four gold medals in World Championships and nine gold medals in European Championships.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, who collected four medals this year alone, isn’t making any immediate plans for the 2028 games.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
The 36-year-old did not medal in the Olympic event, but her moves went viral during her breaking — AKA breakdancing — competition on Aug. 9.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
Hampton Morris became the first U.S. man to medal in weightlifting in 40 years!
—Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medal. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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