medal — a metal disc or piece awarded as a prize for achievement or to commemorate an event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a metal disc or piece awarded as a prize for achievement or to commemorate an event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmedl/
Korean meaning: 성취나 기념을 위해 수여하는 금속 원판, 메달
Korean pronunciation: 메-들 (강세: 메)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still keeps her grandfather's war medal in a special box.
- He was so excited about his spelling bee medal that he wore it to bed.
- The chocolate medal melted in the sun, leaving a very disappointed child.
medal
NOUN//ˈmedl//
a metal disc or piece awarded as a prize for achievement or to commemorate an event
Award medal for achievement
From metal pedal to golden medal!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 라틴어 'medallion'에서 유래되었으며, 고대 로마에서 동전처럼 생긴 장식품을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 공로나 업적을 인정하는 상징물로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still keeps her grandfather's war medal in a special box.”
“He was so excited about his spelling bee medal that he wore it to bed.”
“The chocolate medal melted in the sun, leaving a very disappointed child.”
“She earned a medal for her outstanding service to the community.”
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