medallion

noun

me·​dal·​lion mə-ˈdal-yən How to pronounce medallion (audio)
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for medallion

Word History

Etymology

French médaillon, from Italian medaglione, augmentative of medaglia

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of medallion was in 1658

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“Medallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medallion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

medallion

noun
me·​dal·​lion mə-ˈdal-yən How to pronounce medallion (audio)
1
: a large medal
2
: something resembling a large medal (as in shape)

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