gold medal

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.


Origin:
1905–10

gold medalist, noun
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gold medal
 
n
silver medal Compare bronze medal a medal of gold, awarded to the winner of a competition or race

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Main Entry:  gold medal
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  an award of gold or gold color, given to the first-place competitor
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Your theatrical group definitely deserves the gold medal for accomplishing such a great feat.
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