noun

medalist

MEH-duh-lihst

Medalist (noun) means someone who has won a medal, especially in sports competition. Example: “The Olympic medalist was greeted by cheering crowds at the airport.”

noun

Someone who has won a medal, especially in sports competition.

"The Olympic medalist was greeted by cheering crowds at the airport."

How to use medalist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who has earned a medal, typically in athletic or academic competition.

Common pairings

gold medalist Olympic medalist

Word forms

medalists plural

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Etymology

From medal plus the agent suffix -ist.

Synonyms

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medallist medal winner

Rhymes for medalist

realist vocalist idealist finalist loyalist socialist herbalist mentalist capitalist journalist specialist naturalist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “medalist” mean?

The word “medalist” means someone who has won a medal, especially in sports competition. In plain terms, a person who has earned a medal, typically in athletic or academic competition.

How do you pronounce “medalist”?

“Medalist” is pronounced MEH-duh-lihst (/ˈmɛdəlɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “medalist” in a sentence?

Here is “medalist” used in a sentence: “The Olympic medalist was greeted by cheering crowds at the airport.”

What part of speech is “medalist”?

“Medalist” is a noun.