medal
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Also seen as: medals · medaling · medalling · medaled
Sense 1
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
đối tượng kim loại được đóng dấu hoặc đúc, thường là đĩa
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To win a medal.
VerbRegister: colloquial
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To award a medal to.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “medal” mean?
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
Is “medal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.