Word Noun
medalist
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈmɛdəɫɪst/ medal·ist UK spelling medalists
Definition
n.a person who wins a medal in a competition, especially in sports like the Olympics.
n.a person who has been awarded a medal for achieving a high rank in a competition or for distinguished service.
Examples
“The gold medalist stood proudly on the podium.”
“After years of intense training, she finally became an Olympic medalist in the hundred-meter sprint.”
“The university invited several Nobel Prize medalists to speak at the commencement ceremony to inspire the graduating class with their research journeys.”
Usage
Often preceded by the specific type of medal, such as 'gold', 'silver', or 'bronze'.
Etymology
From medal + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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