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
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Someone who has won a medal, especially in sports competition.
"Mark Spitz set a record as an Olympic gold medalist."
"The Olympic medalist was greeted by cheering crowds at the airport."
How to use medalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who has earned a medal, typically in athletic or academic competition.
Common pairings
gold medalist
Olympic medalist
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Word forms
- Plural
- medalists
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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.
