medal (Meaning)

Wordnet

medal (n)

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Webster

medal (n.)

A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward.

Webster

medal (v. t.)

To honor or reward with a medal.

medal Sentence Examples

  1. The athlete was awarded the gold medal for their exceptional performance.
  2. The ancient Olympic Games featured competitions with medals made of olive branches.
  3. The soldier proudly wore his medals, each representing a battlefield accomplishment.
  4. The school honored its top students with medals for academic excellence.
  5. The firefighter received a medal of honor for rescuing a child from a burning building.
  6. The collector had a vast collection of rare medals from various historical events.
  7. The medal was inscribed with the winner's name and the date of the competition.
  8. The young artist won a medal for her intricate and inspiring painting.
  9. The medal was a symbol of achievement and recognition for the doctor's years of service.
  10. The commemorative medal was designed to commemorate a special anniversary or historical event.

FAQs About the word medal

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other eventA piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the

decoration, insignia, medallion, trophy, laurel, prize, ribbon, honor, crown,gold

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The athlete was awarded the gold medal for their exceptional performance.

The ancient Olympic Games featured competitions with medals made of olive branches.

The soldier proudly wore his medals, each representing a battlefield accomplishment.

The school honored its top students with medals for academic excellence.