Synonyms

silver medal

American

noun

a medal, traditionally of silver or silver in color, awarded to a person or team finishing second in a competition, meet, or tournament.

silver medal British

noun

a medal of silver awarded to a competitor who comes second in a contest or race Compare gold medal bronze medal

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silver medalist

noun

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silver medals

plural

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silver medal

The England team went on to secure a silver medal behind Canada in the competition.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

In 1996, Russia was awarded the silver medal and Romania, the bronze.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Quick won a silver medal as a backup goaltender for the U.S. at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, although he did not see any playing time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

They showed no sign of rust when they returned at the 2023 Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, taking the silver medal after losing in the final to Japan.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

Claire had finished in second place, so she took home the silver medal.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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