medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist How to pronounce medalist (audio)
variants or medallist
1
: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals
2
: a recipient of a medal as an award

Examples of medalist in a Sentence

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On a recent visit to Chicago, softball players ran into Olympic softball gold medalist Jennie Finch. Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024 However, the headlines aren't over the film or the two-time gold medalist's boxing career. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024 See the New York World Spirits Competition website for a complete list of the bourbon medalists. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 And since retiring from competition in 2022, the three-time gold medalist has been busier than ever. Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for medalist 

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of medalist was in 1685

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“Medalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medalist. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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medalist

noun
med·​al·​ist
variants or medallist
: a person who receives a medal

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