medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist How to pronounce medalist (audio)
variants or medallist
Synonyms of medalistnext
1
: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals
2
: a recipient of a medal as an award

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The tennis legend shared a Fox News Digital article of women's Olympic gold medalists Nancy Hogshead and Kaillie Humphries addressing the track and field controversy. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 This season, the franchise that has won three WNBA titles will boast a starting lineup featuring four former All-Stars, including a backcourt with Olympic gold medalists. John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026 Olympic figure skating gold medalist Nathan Chen is 27. Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026 Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi died at 59. Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 3 May 2026 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 15 May. 2026.

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medalist

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

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