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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People in their top physical shape — including Olympic medalists and bodybuilders — must compete to be the last one standing via a series of intense tests. Skyler Trepel, People.com, 30 June 2025 In 2024, Simone Biles claimed the title over six-time World medalist Shilese Jones and two-time Olympian Jordan Chiles. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1,500 meters who is considered the greatest middle-distance runner of all-time, finished in 4:06.42 in Paris in what is the fastest mile ever run by a woman. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025 Kipyegon, the Olympic 1,500-meter gold medalist from Kenya, ran in 4 minutes, 06.42 seconds — the fastest mile in history by a woman — at Stade Charléty in Paris. Samuel Petrequin, Baltimore Sun, 26 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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medalist

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

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