Definition

1. Noun:
   • An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event: A large medal, often worn on a ribbon around the neck or displayed, given as an honor.
   • An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered: A metal plate or sign, typically on the hood of a taxi, showing it is licensed to operate.
   • A circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat): A round, flat piece or slice of food.
   • Any of various large ancient Greek coins: A historical term for certain large coins from ancient Greece.

Usage Examples

• As an award:
  • The Olympic athlete proudly wore the gold medallion.
  • A commemorative medallion was struck for the city's 500th anniversary.
• As a taxi emblem:
  • The yellow cab's medallion was clearly visible on its hood.
• As a food item:
  • The chef prepared medallions of beef tenderloin with a red wine sauce.
  • We ordered an appetizer of scallop medallions.
• As an ancient coin:
  • The museum's collection includes a silver medallion from the Hellenistic period.

Advanced Usage

• "Medallion signature guarantee": A special certification for the transfer of securities, provided by a financial institution that is a member of an approved medallion program.
  • To transfer the stock certificates, I needed a medallion signature guarantee from my bank.

Variants and Related Words

• Medal (n): A flat piece of metal, typically disc-shaped, awarded as a distinction for service or achievement. (A is often larger or more decorative than a standard ).
• Medallist (n): A person who has received a medal or medallion as a prize.

Synonyms

• Plaque: A flat, often decorative plate or slab, typically of metal, awarded or commemorative.
• Emblem: A heraldic device or symbolic object representing something.
• Round: A circular piece or slice (in the context of food).

Related Phrases

• Medallion holder: The licensed owner of a taxi medallion.
  • The medallion holder is responsible for the vehicle's compliance with regulations.
• Medallion carpet: A type of carpet or rug with a central circular ornament.
  • The antique medallion carpet was the centerpiece of the room.

Related Idioms

• No direct common idioms feature the word "medallion" in isolation. The word is typically used in its literal senses.

Noun

1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
2. an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
3. a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)
   • medallions of veal
4. any of various large ancient Greek coins