Badge
/bædʒ/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
A small object worn to show membership of a group or achievement of something.
/bædʒ/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A distinctive mark or symbol of office, membership, or achievement.
He wore a badge of honor.
💡 Simply: A small symbol that shows something important.
More Examples
2
The scout earned a new badge.
How It's Used
Law Enforcement
"The police officer showed his badge."
Awards
"She proudly displayed her merit badge."
From Old French *badge, from Old Norse *baki 'back, shoulder'. Originally referred to a small piece of cloth worn on the shoulder, later evolving to signify insignia or a token.
Early usage often referred to a shoulder cloth or a mark of livery.
Memory tip
Think of a police badge - it shows who they are.
Practice
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