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gold medal

American

noun

a medal, traditionally of gold or gold color, awarded to a person or team finishing first in a competition, meet, or tournament; championship medal.

gold medal British

noun

a medal of gold, awarded to the winner of a competition or race Compare silver medal bronze medal

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gold medalist

noun

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gold medals

plural

Etymology

Origin of gold medal

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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The 2024 Olympic silver medalist could be in line to end a three-decade gold medal drought in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Shortly after graduating with a gold medal, Hockney had his first solo exhibition in Kasmin's gallery.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

When the college awarded him its gold medal, Hockney accepted the honor wearing a gold lamé jacket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Wilson competed at the 2024 Olympic Games as a 16-year-old running a leg in the qualifying for the 4x400 relay and earning a gold medal when the team won in the finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Standing on tiptoe she placed the ribbon over his bent head and patted the shiny gold medal in place on his chest.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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