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- Dictionarymedal/ˈmɛdl/
noun
- 1. a metal disc typically of the size of a large coin and bearing an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction to someone such as a soldier or athlete.
verb
- 1. win a medal in a sporting event: "they medalled in all the relay events"
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MEDAL definition: 1. a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for…. Learn more.
A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have a commemorative purpose of some kind, and many are presented as awards. They may be intended to be worn, suspended from clothing or jewellery in some way, although this has not always been the case.
a small metal disk, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a special event: He was awarded a medal for bravery. She won three Olympic gold medals. Compare. gold noun (MEDAL) silver noun. bronze noun. medallion. decoration (HONOR) Noridzuan Mahfok/EyeEm/GettyImages.
The meaning of MEDAL is a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture. How to use medal in a sentence.
Medal definition: a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like. See examples of MEDAL used in a sentence.
A medal is a small metal disc, given as an award for bravery or as a prize in a sporting event.
a flat piece of metal, usually like a coin in shape, that is given to the winner of a competition or to somebody who has been brave, for example in war. to win a gold medal in the Olympics. to award a medal for bravery. Culture medals), which is given to members of the armed forces 'for .
n. 1. A flat piece of metal stamped with a design or an inscription commemorating an event or a person, often given as an award. 2. A piece of metal stamped with a religious device, used as an object of veneration or commemoration. v. med·aled, med·al·ing, med·als also med·alled or med·al·ling Informal. v.intr.
MEDAL definition: a metal disc given as a prize in a competition or given to someone who has been very brave: . Learn more.
A medal is an award for some contest or achievement. You might win a medal for coming in third place at the cupcake baking championship. A medal is often a flat piece of metal that's stamped with an inscription or design and is given in honor of winning a race, serving in battle, or another remarkable accomplishment.
