noun
- a flat piece of metal, typically round, given as an award for achievement or to commemorate an event
verb
- to win a medal in a competition
Usage: sports
Examples
- She won a gold medal in swimming at the Olympics.
- The soldier received a medal for bravery in combat.
- He proudly displayed his marathon medal on the wall.
- The commemorative medal featured the president’s portrait.
- The team hopes to medal in the upcoming championship.
- She medaled in three different events at the track meet.