Medal Definition & Meaning

medal
noun
  1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Synonyms for medal

decoration noun

something used to beautify an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event the act of decorating

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medallion noun

any of various large ancient Greek coins a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)

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palm noun

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers a linear unit based on the length or width of

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ribbon noun

any long object resembling a thin line; "a mere ribbon of land"; "the lighted ribbon of traffic

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"Medal" in song lyrics

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  • "I won't settle, I deserve a medal"
    7L & Esoteric — Graphic Violence
  • "jumped in the truck put the pedal to the medal"
    Eightball & MJG — Armed Robbery
  • "the 1st to pull the medal"
    Killarmy — Galactics

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Usage tips for "medal"

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Frequently asked questions

What does medal mean?
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
What part of speech is medal?
Medal is a noun.

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