medal
word
/ˈmɛdəɫ/
ME-duhl
/mˈɛdəl/
ME-duhl
Definition
A medal is a flat piece of metal given as a prize or honor, often for winning a competition or for brave or important service.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for sports and competitions: 'win a medal', 'gold medal', 'silver medal', 'bronze medal'. It is also used for military or official honors, though 'award' or 'decoration' may sound more formal in those contexts. Don't confuse it with 'metal'.
Spanish: medallaPortuguese (BR): medalhaPortuguese (PT): medalhaChinese (Simplified): 奖牌 - 勋章Chinese (Traditional): 獎牌 - 勳章Hindi: पदकArabic: ميدالية - وسامBengali: পদকRussian: медальJapanese: メダルVietnamese: huy chươngKorean: 메달Turkish: madalyaUrdu: تمغہIndonesian: medali
Example Sentences
She won a gold medal in the race.
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He got a medal for bravery.
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The medal was heavy and shiny.
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She trained for years, and finally brought home an Olympic medal.
natural
I didn't expect to win a medal, so the whole thing felt unreal.
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For him, finishing the marathon was a medal in itself.
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