Definition of "medal" in English

noun

1. A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.

   • Whether their images, shrines, relics, consecrated things, holy water, medals, benedictions, those divine amulets, holy exorcisms, and the sign of the cross, be available in this disease?

2. A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

verb

1. (intransitive, sports, colloquial) To win a medal.

   • He medalled twice at the Olympics.

2. (transitive) To award a medal to.