gold medalist
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gold medalist — ˌgold ˈmedallist ; (BrE) (NAmE ˌgold ˈmedalist) noun • an Olympic gold medallist … Useful english dictionary
gold medalist — noun count someone who wins a gold medal … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gold medalist — winner of a gold medal, winner of the highest award in an event (especially in an Olympic event) … English contemporary dictionary
gold medallist — UK US noun [countable] [singular gold medallist plural gold medallists] someone who wins a gold medal Thesaurus: winners of games and competitionssynonym * * * … Useful english dictionary
Medalist — Med al*ist, n. [Cf. F. m[ e]dailliste, It. medaglista.] [Written also {medallist}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. A designer of medals. Macaulay. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gold medal — n a prize made of gold that is given to someone for winning a race or competition →↑bronze medal, silver medal ↑silver medal >gold medallist BrE gold medalist AmE … Dictionary of contemporary English
gold medal — gold medalist. a medal, traditionally of gold or gold color, awarded to a person or team finishing first in a competition, meet, or tournament; championship medal. Cf. bronze medal, silver medal. [1905 10] * * * … Universalium
gold medal — noun a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competition • Hypernyms: ↑trophy, ↑prize * * * noun, pl ⋯ dals [count] : a medal made of gold that is awarded as the prize for… … Useful english dictionary
medalist — noun /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ One who has received a medal; one who has medalled. Mark Spitz set a record as an Olympic gold medalist … Wiktionary
gold medallist — BrE,, gold medalist AmE noun (C) someone who wins a gold medal … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
