Medal (Noun)

Meaning

An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The gold medal was awarded to the fastest runner in the marathon competition.
• She proudly displayed her Olympic medal in a glass case on her mantle.
• The winner of the championship received a shiny silver medal and a trophy.
• The city issued a commemorative medal to honor the anniversary of its founding.
• He cherished the medal he received for his outstanding achievement in the science fair.

Synonyms

• Decoration
• Palm
• Medallion
• Laurel Wreath
• Ribbon

Hypernyms

• Award
• Laurels
• Accolade
• Honour

Hyponyms

• Distinguished Flying Cross
• Purple Heart
• Medaille Militaire
• Navy Cross
• Distinguished Service Order
• Bronze Star
• Silver Star Medal
• Silver Star
• Croix De Guerre
• Distinguished Service Medal
• Congressional Medal Of Honor
• Medal Of Honor
• Air Medal
• Distinguished Service Cross
• Distinguished Conduct Medal
• Bronze Star Medal
• Order Of The Purple Heart
• Victoria Cross
• Oak Leaf Cluster

Related Words

• Medallist (noun)
• Medalist (noun)