gold medal
A "gold medal" is often awarded to the first-place finisher in various competitions, symbolizing the highest achievement.
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Definition
B1Competitions
(general)A medal, typically made of or colored gold, awarded to the winner of a competition.
Example
- She won the gold medal in the 100 meters race.
B2General
(figurative)A symbol of the highest achievement or excellence in a specific field or activity.
Example
- Winning the Nobel Prize is like earning a gold medal in science.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gold medal":
bronze medalsilver medalgold coingold stargold platego goldgold pieceworld's greatest athletegolden boy