Synonyms & related words for medal

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of medal — including medallion, decoration, badge, insignia, cockade. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to medal

Explore words related to medal — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include medalist, trophy, bronze, ribbon, award, awardee, golds, meritorious. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for medal

Common synonyms for medal include medallion, decoration, badge, insignia, cockade — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does medal come from?

The word medal breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root medal-, from Latin metallum (“metal”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.