Introducing a list. The colon is used to introduce a list of items. The bookstore specializes in three subjects: art, architecture, and graphic design. Do not, however, use a colon when the listed items are incorporated into the flow of the sentence.
Definition of medal for Students. : a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with design and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement.
Bronze Star Medal. The Bronze Star Medal is a decoration awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement. These provisions clearly state The Bronze Star Medal was designed specifically for those in the armed services not involved in aerial warfare.