Medal Of Honor (Noun)
Meaning
The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Medal of Honor is the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action above and beyond the call of duty.
- He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the war.
- The Medal of Honor is rarely awarded, and the process of selecting a recipient is rigorous and lengthy.
- She became the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her selfless actions during the battle.
- The Medal of Honor is often referred to as the nation's highest award for valor in action against an enemy force.