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 of medallion

• medal

Examples of medallion in a Sentence

the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

Recent Examples on the Web

Both in and outside the room have been decorated, from the sign outside to the adornment of gold medallions, gold vermeil figurines, gold eagles, and gilded Rococo mirrors within. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

It’s evolved over the years to include parades, ice palaces, sculptures fashioned from ice and snow, a medallion hunt, and a cosplay mythology about the battle between warmth and cold. —Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025

The dress was further augmented by a red and white sash and medallion, evoking the design of Monaco’s flag. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

Mamdani helped lead hunger strikes by the drivers and Schumer worked with him to secure a deal to restructure medallion owners' debts. —CBS News, 21 Nov. 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)