gold medal

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gold medal

The athlete proudly holds up her gold medal on the podium.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A gold medal is a prize, typically in the form of a flat disk, made of or coated with gold, awarded to the competitor who finishes first in a contest or competition, especially in sports like the Olympic Games.
Usage
  • The term "gold medal" is used to denote the highest achievement in a competitive event. It is the first-place award.
  • It is commonly used with verbs like win, receive, award, and take home.
  • Example:
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The athlete proudly wore his gold medal during the national anthem.
    • Winning an Olympic gold medal is the dream of many competitors.
    • The country celebrated its first gold medal in figure skating.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gold medal performance": An exceptionally outstanding performance worthy of a first-place finish.
    • Her final routine was a gold medal performance.
  • "Gold medalist": (A related term listed separately) The person who has won a gold medal.
    • She is an Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gold medalist (n): A person who has won a gold medal.
  • Silver medal (n): The award for second place.
  • Bronze medal (n): The award for third place.
  • Medal (n): A general term for a flat piece of metal awarded as a prize.
Synonyms
  • First prize: The top award in a competition.
  • Top honor: The highest recognition.
  • Champion's trophy: A prize for the winner.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Going for gold": Striving to win first place or achieve the highest possible standard.
    • The team is training hard, going for gold at the championships.
gold medal

The athlete proudly holds up her gold medal on the podium.

Noun
  1. a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competition