medal
Translation
medal
Examples
She won a gold medal in the Olympics.
She won a gold medal in the Olympics.
He received a medal for his bravery.
He received a medal for his bravery.
Grammar Patterns
to win a medal to receive a medal as a prize She won a medal in the race.
a medal for ((sth.)) an award for (sth.) He received a medal for his service.
Similar Words
Synonyms: award, prize, honour, trophy
Etymology
From Latin 'medialis' (middle), via French 'médaille'. It originally referred to a coin.
Memory Tips
It sounds similar to 'metal'. A medal is usually made of metal, like gold, silver, or bronze.