Medals Meaning in English
word · lemma: medal
/ˈmɛdəɫz/
ME-duhlz
/mˈɛdəlz/
ME-duhlz
Definition
Medals are small, flat objects, usually made of metal, given to people as a prize or to recognize an achievement, especially in sports or the military.
Usage & Nuances
'Medals' is most often used in sports and military contexts. Common phrases: 'win medals', 'gold/silver/bronze medals'. Not to be confused with 'medallion', which is usually jewelry.
Spanish: medallasPortuguese (BR): medalhasPortuguese (PT): medalhasChinese (Simplified): 奖牌Chinese (Traditional): 獎牌Hindi: पदकArabic: ميدالياتBengali: পদকসমূহ - মেডেলRussian: медалиJapanese: メダルVietnamese: huy chươngKorean: 메달Turkish: madalyalarUrdu: تمغےIndonesian: medali
Example Sentences
He won three medals in the swimming competition.
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The athletes received their medals on the podium.
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She keeps her medals in a special box.
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After years of hard training, all those medals feel really worth it.
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He dreams of adding more gold medals to his collection.
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Not everyone who competes walks away with medals, but everyone gains experience.
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