medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən 
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal
especially
: a tablet or panel in a wall or window bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or an ornament
3
or less commonly medaillon
: a small, round or oval serving (as of meat or fish)
Examples of medallion in a Sentence
the hockey team received a gold medallion at the Olympics
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Around his neck was a medallion made of porcupine quill and buckskin.
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Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson Home Annabella Oriental Rug While Kelly Clarkson has an impressive rug collection, this rug can upgrade your space for spring, featuring a triple medallion design and muted shades of ivory, rust orange, and blue.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The supermodel layered three gold necklaces: one plain chain, one a string of medallions that recalls a cowboy belt, and a bigger pendant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
The iconic logo medallion tops the rounded toe of this easy-to-pack flat.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson Home Annabella Oriental Rug While Kelly Clarkson has an impressive rug collection, this rug can upgrade your space for spring, featuring a triple medallion design and muted shades of ivory, rust orange, and blue.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The supermodel layered three gold necklaces: one plain chain, one a string of medallions that recalls a cowboy belt, and a bigger pendant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
The iconic logo medallion tops the rounded toe of this easy-to-pack flat.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medallion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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medallion
noun
me·dal·lion
mə-ˈdal-yən
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)
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