gold medal

American  

noun

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

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gold medal British  

noun

1. 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

Simpson and his brother and guide Andrew created history four years ago when they were victorious, becoming the first British men to win a Winter Games skiing gold medal.

From BBC

"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