badge — a small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth with words or a design on it, worn to show rank, membership, or achievement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth with words or a design on it, worn to show rank, membership, or achievement
Pronunciation (IPA): /bædʒ/
Example Sentences
- The scout earned his cooking badge after burning only three marshmallows.
- She pinned her volunteer badge to her jacket with pride.
- His parking ticket collection was like a badge of shame.
badge
NOUN[/bædʒ/]
a small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth with words or a design on it, worn to show rank, membership, or achievement
Badges showing rank and achievement
The badge earns respect, while others cadge for cents.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Badge derives from Middle French 'bage' (14th century), originally denoting a distinctive mark or emblem worn by knights and nobility to signify rank or allegiance. The term gradually broadened to encompass any identifying mark or credential indicating status, membership, or achievement.
Breakdown
Old French 'bage' (distinctive mark) → Middle English 'badge' (emblem worn as identification). The ultimate origin of 'bage' remains uncertain, though it may relate to cognates in other Romance languages denoting fastening or attachment.
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📝Examples
“The scout earned his cooking badge after burning only three marshmallows.”
“She pinned her volunteer badge to her jacket with pride.”
“His parking ticket collection was like a badge of shame.”
“All employees must display their ID badges at work.”
“The superhero's badge was ironically made of plastic.”
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