medallist

/'medlist/

Friendly

Word: Medallist

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A medallist is a person who has won a medal, especially in a competition or sporting event. In golf, it specifically refers to the winner of a medal play tournament.

Usage Instructions:

• The word "medallist" is typically used to describe someone who has achieved something notable in competitions, such as the Olympics or other sports events.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation.

Example Sentences:

• "She is an Olympic medallist, having won a gold medal in swimming."
• "At the golf tournament, he was the medallist, finishing with the lowest score."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might encounter "medallist" used to describe anyone awarded a medal, not just in sports but also in academic or artistic achievements.

Word Variants:

• Medal (noun): A piece of metal given as an award.
• Medalist (alternate spelling: Medalist in American English).
• Medaling (verb): The act of winning a medal.

Different Meanings:

While "medallist" primarily refers to a person who has won a medal, it can also reflect the prestige associated with being recognized for excellence in a specific field.

Synonyms:

• Winner
• Champion
• Awardee
• Prizewinner

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "medallist," you might hear phrases like: - "To take home the gold" – meaning to win first place, similar to being a medallist. - "On the podium" – referring to the act of receiving a medal after winning a competition.

Conclusion:

The word "medallist" is a positive term used to celebrate someone’s achievements in competitions.

Academic

Noun

1. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament
2. someone who has won a medal

Synonyms

• medalist
• medal winner