medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist 

variants or medallist

1

: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals

2

: a recipient of a medal as an award

Examples of medalist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Peachtree has seen its fair share of Olympic talent over the years — like last year’s women’s elite division winner, Hellen Obiri, a two-time silver medalist from Kenya. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Also on the cast list are three-time Olympic gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin, Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull, who has appeared in Netflix, CBC and APTN comedy North of North, and singer-songwriter Lights. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

The two-time Newbery medalist Erin Entrada Kelly recommends 10 books whose mingling of fear and suspense has tantalized her. — J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026

The Ukrainian boxer and Olympic gold medalist has had full custody of their daughter since 2018. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist

variants or medallist

ˈmed-ᵊl-əst 

: a person who receives a medal