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MEDL/ˈmedl/

A medal is a metal disc given as a prize or honour: a gold medal, win a medal, a war medal. Prize and trophy are cousins; a trophy is often a cup. Metal is the material — easy mix-up. Meddle means interfere — later. Do not write medal when you mean metal, or middle.

Meaning

A metal disc given as a prize or honour.

Examples

• “She won a silver medal in the school race.”
• “The team collected a bronze medal at the sports day.”
• “Her grandmother kept a medal in a small box.”

Good to know

a gold / silver medal. Cousins: prize, trophy. Mix-up: metal.

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