badge
1 of 2noun
ˈbaj 
plural badges
1
: a device or token especially of membership in a society or group
2
: a characteristic mark
3
: an emblem awarded for a particular accomplishment
4
British : button sense 1b
Solicitors have reacted with dismay after Staffordshire courts ordered them to remove "political" badges. 
Birmingham Post
Birmingham Postbadge
2 of 2verb
badged; badging; badges
transitive verb
: to mark or distinguish (someone or something) with or as if with a badge
Guests arrived and were counted and badged. The New Yorker
The New YorkerThey were dressed in uniform, too, but theirs were everyday uniforms, not ceremonial. Dark olive cloth, worn and creased, badged here and there with the unfamiliar insignia of their rank. Lee Child
Lee ChildMy daughter's hands were raw and scraped from shucking four hundred oysters the night before, her knuckles badged with tiny, brilliant, forming scabs. William Boyd
William Boyd
Example Sentences
Noun The policeman flashed his badge. Don't forget to wear your name badge. The receptionist glanced at my visitor's badge. She earned 10 merit badges in scouting. She was wearing a badge that read “Support your local library.”
Recent Examples on the Web Emily Opilo, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 After revelations that the task force routinely violated people’s rights and stole drugs and money using the authority of their badge, Taylor, Hendrix and Jenkins pleaded guilty to federal charges. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 His Spotify profile was recently removed, and his Instagram badge was recently revoked by Meta. Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2022 The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is the brand’s first-ever Sports Utility Vehicle to wear the V-Series badge. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Aug. 2022 Porsche is now also offering even stickier Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires for the GT3 through its dealer network—a first for a 911 model that doesn't wear an RS badge. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 17 July 2022 My concerns are that her experience will in any way resemble my own -- being ostracized by current and former brothers and sisters who wear the badge. Michael Fanone, CNN, 12 June 2022 Nearly 40 years after pro racer Ray Mallock founded the company, its new Short Wheelbase is the first car to wear an RML badge. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2022 During the initial response to the snowfall, each contractor was required to wear a badge every day, but after results showed no detectable benzene, Alyeska switched to random sampling of badges worn by at least one member of every crew. Elizabeth Harball, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Mar. 2022 See More
Noun
After revelations that the task force routinely violated people’s rights and stole drugs and money using the authority of their badge, Taylor, Hendrix and Jenkins pleaded guilty to federal charges. Emily Opilo, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 After revelations that the task force routinely violated people’s rights and stole drugs and money using the authority of their badge, Taylor, Hendrix and Jenkins pleaded guilty to federal charges. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 His Spotify profile was recently removed, and his Instagram badge was recently revoked by Meta. Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2022 The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is the brand’s first-ever Sports Utility Vehicle to wear the V-Series badge. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Aug. 2022 Porsche is now also offering even stickier Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires for the GT3 through its dealer network—a first for a 911 model that doesn't wear an RS badge. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 17 July 2022 My concerns are that her experience will in any way resemble my own -- being ostracized by current and former brothers and sisters who wear the badge. Michael Fanone, CNN, 12 June 2022 Nearly 40 years after pro racer Ray Mallock founded the company, its new Short Wheelbase is the first car to wear an RML badge. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2022 During the initial response to the snowfall, each contractor was required to wear a badge every day, but after results showed no detectable benzene, Alyeska switched to random sampling of badges worn by at least one member of every crew. Elizabeth Harball, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English bage, bagge, of obscure origin
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing badge
Kids Definition
badge
noun
ˈbaj
: something worn to show that a person belongs to a certain group or rank
badge
noun
1
as in insignia
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- insignia
- emblem
- logo
- crest
- symbol
- monogram
- totem
- ensign
- trademark
- hallmark
- cognizance
- attribute
- impresa
- token
- coat of arms
- stamp
- icon
- pictograph
- ikon
- logograph
- colophon
- logogram
2
as in medal
Synonyms & Similar Words
- medal
- trophy
- ribbon
- plate
- plaque
- crown
- award
- cup
- laurel
- prize
- honor
- premium
- plume
- decoration
- accolade
- tribute
- blue ribbon
- order
- kudo
- distinction
- homage
- applause
- commendation
- citation
- plaudit
- bravo
- eulogy
- compliment
- encomium
- hallelujah
- paean
- panegyric
- honorable mention