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 two-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion has had a perfect season leading into Tokyo. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Snow League, a snowboarding and freeskiing league founded by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, is also looking to build a sustainable business while aiming to give its athletes a platform to extend their careers and reap the benefits of rising prize purses. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2025 This announcement came as a bit of a shock, given The Vampire Diaries actor and Olympic gold medalist had been seen holding hands at an outdoor market as recently as August 31. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 Morgan, a two-time World Cup soccer champion and Olympic gold medalist, hosts the outdoor event, which will include a multi-course dinner with wine pairings by Justin Vineyards & Winery. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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medalist

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

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