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

• medal

Examples of medallion in a Sentence

the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

Recent Examples on the Web

Hikers who complete at least seven trails on the list will receive a 2025 Woods Walk hiking medallion. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

At a crafting station, festival attendees can attach these medallions to personalized beaded necklaces. —Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025

The medallion design evolved naturally from our conversations about what would feel most authentic to my story. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

Henry brushes it off as a nightmare; after Bug moves on, Beauchamp strokes the medallion and sings himself to sleep. —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Aug. 2025

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)