Definition

Noun: A Silver Star Medal is a specific United States military decoration. It is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for individual acts of gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. It is the third-highest military decoration exclusively for combat valor.

Usage

The term is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific award. It is often capitalized. * He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal for his bravery during the battle. * The citation for the Silver Star Medal detailed his heroic actions under fire. * She is one of the few women to have received the Silver Star Medal.

Advanced Usage

• The award is sometimes referred to informally by its shorter name, "the Silver Star."
• The act of receiving the medal can be described with the verb "to be awarded" or "to receive."

Variants and Related Words

• Silver Star: A common shortened form of "Silver Star Medal."
• Decoration: A general term for a medal or award given as an honor.
• Gallantry: The noun form of the quality (brave behavior) for which the medal is awarded.
• Valor: A synonym for courage and bravery, especially in battle.

Synonyms

• Military decoration for bravery
• Combat valor award

Related Phrases

• To be decorated with the Silver Star: A formal way to state someone received the award.
  • The sergeant was decorated with the Silver Star for his leadership.
• Silver Star recipient: A person who has been awarded the Silver Star Medal.
  • The ceremony honored Silver Star recipients from past conflicts.

Noun

1. a United States military decoration for gallantry in action