badge
word
Definition
A badge is a small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth that shows who you are, what group you belong to, or what you have achieved. It can also be worn as a symbol of a job, rank, or support for something.
Usage & Nuances
Common uses include name badges at work or events, police badges, and merit badges in clubs like Scouts. 'Badge' often suggests something worn visibly; for company ID cards, 'ID badge' is very common. It can also be figurative in phrases like 'a badge of honor'.
Example Sentences
Please wear your badge at the front desk.
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The police officer showed his badge.
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She got a badge for helping the team.
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I forgot my badge, so I had to wait outside until security let me in.
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Around here, surviving your first week is almost a badge of honor.
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His conference badge still had last year's company name on it.
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