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

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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Olympic gold medalist, 43, spoke candidly about the fear and gratitude she's felt since the devastating blaze. Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 July 2025 Established in 2024 to celebrate the legacy of the two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, the award highlights players who make a significant impact in their communities. Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025 In 2017, thousands of men ran 400-meter times that were faster than the personal bests of Olympic gold medalists Sanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025 Their ray of hope comes with convincing a reluctant former bobsled medalist (a luminous John Candy, in what would be one of his last onscreen performances) to train them, and obligatory hijinks, setbacks, and triumphs ensue. Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 7 July 2025 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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medalist

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

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