medal

noun
UK: /ˈmed.əl/
US: /ˈmed.əl/

  1. A piece of metal, usually round, that is given as a reward for bravery, skill, or winning a competition.

    1. She won a medal in the race. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldier received a medal for his bravery during the war. [ ] [ ]

  2. A religious object in the form of a small piece of metal, often worn on a chain.

    1. He always wears a religious medal around his neck. [ ] [ ]
    2. The saint's medal is said to bring good luck to its wearer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prize order decoration award
medal verb

  1. To win a medal in a competition or to be awarded a medal.

    1. She hopes to medal at the Olympics. [ ] [ ]
    2. The young athlete medaled in her first international competition. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "medal" in English means: A piece of metal, usually round, that is given as a reward for bravery, skill, or winning a competition., A religious object in the form of a small piece of metal, often worn on a chain..

The phonetic transcription of "medal" is /ˈmed.əl/ in British English and /ˈmed.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "medal": prize, order, decoration, award.

Example usage of "medal": "She won a medal in the race.". More examples on the page.