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

Recent Examples on the Web One longtime fan who calls Park City his second home is three-time Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White. Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2024 As the first Italian woman to win a gold medal in fencing, Ms. Camber was credited with inspiring generations of Italian fencers who followed her, among them the Olympic gold medalists Valentina Vezzali and Giovanna Trillini, two of the most successful female fencers in the history of the Olympics. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 This is an event that its #1s often skip, so the fields could be wide open for new gold medalists. Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The three-time Olympic medalist announced the news a day before the 2024 Winter Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, where she was scheduled to compete on beam, floor, and vault. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, who was expected to make her return to competitive gymnastics this weekend, withdrew from the Winter Cup after testing positive for Covid. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024 Simone Biles, the Rio Olympic gold medalist and reigning world champion, is not expected to start her season until later this year, likely at the U.S. Classic in May. USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 The rest of the gold medalists Kopp’s Frozen Custard, multiple locations: Yelp wasn't too far off. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 29 Feb. 2024 Shields, a two-time gold medalist and multiple-time boxing champion, still admittedly has some things to learn about the clinch and escaping if she's taken down, but what remains clear is her advantage in striking. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

medalist

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

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