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medal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmedəl/

Forms: medals

medal means: A small metal object given as a prize or as a reward for bravery or achievement.

noun

METAL AWARDB1

A small metal object given as a prize or as a reward for bravery or achievement.

  • He won a gold medal.
  • The soldiers received medals for their service.
  • How many medals did your team win?

How to use it: medal for something (She received a medal for bravery.)

Common phrases: gold medal, win a medal, medal for something

verb

WIN AN AWARDC1

To win a gold, silver, or bronze award in a sports competition.

  • Both swimmers hope to medal.
  • She medalled at her first world championships.
  • Has he ever medalled in this event?

How to use it: medal at something (She hopes to medal at the next Olympics.); medal in something (He medalled in the men’s relay.)

Common phrases: medal at something, medal in something

Questions about medal

What does medal mean?

A small metal object given as a prize or as a reward for bravery or achievement.

What is medal in other languages?

Türkçe: madalya · Español: medalla · Français: médaille · Deutsch: Medaille · Italiano: medaglia · 日本語: メダル

How do you pronounce medal?

It is pronounced /ˈmedəl/.

How do you use medal in a sentence?

He won a gold medal. The soldiers received medals for their service.

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