medalist

noun

med·​al·​ist ˈme-dᵊl-ist How to pronounce medalist (audio)
variants or medallist
Synonyms of medalistnext
1
: a designer, engraver, or maker of medals
2
: a recipient of a medal as an award

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Gold medalist Lauryn Williams is proof that not every financial adviser has your best interests in mind. — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 Andrade, the Olympic champion on vault and the Olympic silver medalist in the all-around in Paris behind Simone Biles, edged Pease for gold. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The Peachtree has seen its fair share of Olympic talent over the years — like last year’s women’s elite division winner, Hellen Obiri, a two-time silver medalist from Kenya. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Chiles, Lee and Carey will be further along in their comebacks, alongside other top athletes working their way back from injuries or time off, including world medalists and Olympic alternates such as Leanne Wong and Joscelyn Roberson. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026 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

noun
med·​al·​ist
variants or medallist
ˈmed-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce medalist (audio)
: a person who receives a medal

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