A medallionA small object shaped like a medal, often worn or displayed as decoration. can mean a medal or award, a round piece of food, a taxi registration emblemA symbol or badge that represents something official or specific., or an ancientBelonging to a very old time in the past. coin. The most common everyday use is the award sense.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /muh-DAL-yuhn/
Easy pronunciation: muh-DAL-yuhn (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: dal.
Use this noun sense for an award or commemorative emblem, not the food cut or taxi emblem sense.
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Medallion Meaning
a medal or award given for success or to commemorate something
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an award for winning a championship or for marking a special event
Example: She wore the medallion proudly after winning the tournament.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- medal — Works well as a direct substitute in the award sense.
- decoration — Can work for an award, though it is broader and less specific.
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Other Meanings of Medallion
Meaning 2
a round piece of food, usually meat
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a circular helping of food, especially a boneless cut of meat
Example: The restaurant served medallions of veal.
Meaning 3
a sign or badge on a taxi showing it is registered
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
Example: The cab displayed its medallion on the hood.
Meaning 4
an old Greek coin, usually large and round
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of various large ancient Greek coins
Example: The museum displayed an ancient gold medallion.
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Medallion Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- medal
- decoration
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse medallion with medal; they can overlap in the award sense, but medallion is also used for food, taxi badges, and ancient coins.
- Do not assume every round object called a medallion is a prize.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does medallion mean?
Most often, medallion means a medal or award, but it can also refer to a round piece of food, a taxi registration emblem, or an ancient coin.
Is a medallion the same as a medal?
In the award sense, yes, they can be very close in meaning. But medallion has other meanings too, so context matters.
What are the best synonyms for medallion?
For the award sense, medal is the strongest synonym. Decoration can sometimes work, but it is broader and less exact.
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