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

In recent years, they have become smart enough to earn a silver medal and then gold at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

A superb anchor leg from Lina Nielsen helped England to a silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay in Glasgow.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

When the competition resumed, his team-mates secured a silver medal behind Canada, though Langton is yet to receive his.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

“He wants to keep his knee. This is a very brave young man. He has been proposed for the silver medal of valor.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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