medal

med-al · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A flat piece of metal awarded as a prize or distinction.

  2. 2.

    A metal disc bearing a design, often worn as jewelry.

Forms

plural: medals

Related words

See also: award, prize, trophy
Synonyms: award, decoration, medallion

Etymology

From Latin metallum, meaning "metal," via French medaille.