medal

🇺🇸 /ˈmedl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmedl/
Frequency
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

A flat metal piece given to someone for winning a competition or being brave.

She received a medal for her excellent performance in the race.

verb
R

To win a medal in a competition.

He hopes to medal in the upcoming championship.

translation

n. A flat metal piece given to someone for winning a competition or being brave.
v. To win a medal in a competition.

Word Forms

Plural medals
Past medalled,medaled
Perfect medalled,medaled
Progressive medalling,medaling