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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Other Word Forms

gold medalist noun

Etymology

Origin of gold medal

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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"Whatever I do, I'm here to be the best," said Jones, who won Team GB's first Olympic gold medal in taekwondo aged 19 in 2012.

From BBC

In spring training clubhouses across Florida and Arizona last month, players watched in awe as the American men’s hockey team stunned Canada to win a gold medal in Milan.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Scandinavian powerhouse once again led all countries in gold medals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Olympic volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

On Feb. 19, the U.S. defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime for the gold medal in women’s hockey.

From Los Angeles Times

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