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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As a prize fight champion, Olympic gold medalist and now successful boxing promoter, Oscar De La Hoya should be the last person on earth who supports Jake Paul. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025 Claressa Shields Secures Record-Breaking $8M Fight Deal Undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, five-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields has signed a historic minimum $8 million multi-fight partnership with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025 Morgan is the Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup winner who retired last year after a 15-year professional career. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025 Black’s award will be presented by his Olympic gold-medalist husband Tom Daley, with more guests to be announced. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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medalist

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

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