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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Olympic Gold medalists Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe have inked with WME in all areas. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 The 2021 Pan American silver medalist had more on his mind than just hoisting a national title. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025 In February, the Olympic gold medalist helped the Bruins rally from behind to beat No. 5 Michigan State, thanks to an epic performance that had those in the stands and alongside the mat cheering her every move on the mat. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 While many other wine lovers can be vague on the details of what first brought them to the fruit of the vine, the Olympic gold medalist answers with certainty. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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medalist

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

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