medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist How to pronounce medalist (audio)
variants or medallist
1
: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals
2
: a recipient of a medal as an award

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The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 Below is a brief background on each of the gold medalists, along with the official BevTest tasting notes on the Tequilas. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Skinner, a silver medalist, was an alternate in the 2016 Rio Olympics, where Biles won her first medal. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 June 2025 World champ and Olympic gold medalist Caroline Marks, a Florida surfer who has made San Clemente her home the past decade, is also still in the event. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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medalist

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

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