Definitions for medal

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medal med·al

Spelling: [med-l]

IPA: /ˈmɛd l/

Medal is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in medal (adelm).

Definitions for medal

noun

1. a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like:
2. a similar object bearing a religious image, as of a saint:

verb (used with object)

1. to decorate or honor with a medal.

verb (used without object)

1. to receive a medal, especially in a sporting event:

Origin of medal

1580-90; earlier medaille Middle French Italian medaglia copper coin worth a halfpenny Vulgar Latin *medalia, variant (by dissimilation) of Late Latin mediālia, noun use of neuter plural (tak

Examples for medal

"And we won't get a medal, either," Stan remarked as he matched O'Malley's grin.

medal of Honor was rebooted back in 2010, but failed to stand out as a serious competitor to Call of Duty.

DM: I still think Will Swenson deserves the medal and I think that he acted courageously that day.

Alberto Barbera, director of the Venice Film Festival, took the stage, flanked by a woman holding a trophy and a medal.

You mustn't think that I forget for a moment the reverse of the medal.

So how can good, Christian Americans avoid supporting this medal of Freedom winner?

And Ralph Lauren received the James Smithson Bicentennial medal.

Verona, to do her honor, had a medal struck bearing her portrait.

He received the medal and clasp, Khedive's star and the 3rd class of the Medjidie.

I say, I shall have a fine show at the Salon, perhaps get a medal.'