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Definition of Medal
1. Noun. An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event.
Exact synonyms: Decoration, Laurel Wreath, Medallion, Palm, Ribbon
Generic synonyms: Accolade, Award, Honor, Honour, Laurels
Specialized synonyms: Congressional Medal Of Honor, Medal Of Honor, Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star, Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal, Order Of The Purple Heart, Purple Heart, Oak Leaf Cluster, Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Order, Croix De Guerre, Medaille Militaire
Derivative terms: Decorate, Medalist, Medallist
Generic synonyms: Accolade, Award, Honor, Honour, Laurels
Specialized synonyms: Congressional Medal Of Honor, Medal Of Honor, Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star, Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal, Order Of The Purple Heart, Purple Heart, Oak Leaf Cluster, Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Order, Croix De Guerre, Medaille Militaire
Derivative terms: Decorate, Medalist, Medallist
Definition of Medal
1. n. A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward.
2. v. t. To honor or reward with a medal.
Definition of Medal
1. to honor with a medal (a commemorative piece of metal) [v -ALED, -ALING, -ALS or -ALLED, -ALLING, -ALS]