medallion

noun

me·​dal·​lion mə-ˈdal-yən 

1

: a large medal

2

: something resembling a large medal

especially : a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or an ornament

3

or less commonly medaillon

mā-dä-ˈyōⁿ 

: a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)

Synonyms

• medal
• order

Examples of medallion in a Sentence

the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics

Recent Examples on the Web

Your custom gift also includes a polished handle and shoulder chain with an exclusive Judith Leiber Couture X Neiman Marcus medallion attached, giving you multiple ways to wear your treasure in winning style, whether gaming on the go or accessorizing your look. —Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

Its medallion patterns have hints of peach, orange, ivory, and light blue throughout. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024

There are also works exclusive to L.A., like a gold medallion adorned with a cherub. —Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024

The official medallion ceremony includes the unveiling of a bronze plaque that will hang in the museum’s rotunda, alongside the renderings of its existing 152 members, including Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Reba McEntire. —Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

medallion

noun

me·​dal·​lion mə-ˈdal-yən 

1

: a large medal

2

: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)