medallion

noun
UK: /məˈdæl.i.ən/
US: /məˈdæl.i.ən/

  1. A piece of jewelry, usually round, worn as a decoration.

    1. She wore a gold medallion around her neck all the time.
    2. The antique medallion, crafted from silver, depicted a historical event.

  2. A round or oval design used for decoration on buildings, furniture, or other objects.

    1. The ceiling had a plaster medallion in the center of room.
    2. The architects included a decorative medallion above the entrance to the building.

  3. An award resembling a medal.

    1. He received a medallion for his bravery at school.
    2. The organization presented him with a medallion recognizing his outstanding service.

Synonyms

pendant medal ornament decoration

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "medallion" in English means: A piece of jewelry, usually round, worn as a decoration., A round or oval design used for decoration on buildings, furniture, or other objects., An award resembling a medal..

The phonetic transcription of "medallion" is /məˈdæl.i.ən/ in British English and /məˈdæl.i.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "medallion": pendant, medal, ornament, decoration.

Example usage of "medallion": "She wore a gold medallion around her neck all the time.". More examples on the page.