Copley Medal Word Search
Play a Copley Medal word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: COPLEY, GODFREY, SILVER, MEDAL, NEWTON, LAUREL, WREATH, LECTURE, CEREMONY, ANNUAL, TRADITION, RITUAL.
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Copley Medal word list, defined
- SILVER /ˈsɪlvər/ · noun, adjective
- A white metal, highly valued for its brightness and durability. A colour intermediate between white and grey. Related: grey, white, metallic, brass.
- MEDAL /ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
- A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
- NEWTON /ˈnuːtən/ · noun
- Sir Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is widely recognised as one of the most influential scientists in history. He is best known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation. Related: scientist, mathematician, physicist, astronomer.
- LAUREL /ˈlɔːrəl/ · noun, verb
- A type of evergreen shrub or tree with aromatic leaves, or a wreath or garland made from its leaves, especially as a symbol of victory or honor. To crown or honor someone with laurel leaves. Related: bay, holly, ivy, oak.
- WREATH /rɪθ/ · noun
- A circular or oval arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, typically made for decorative purposes. A circular or oval band or strip, especially one made of flowers or leaves. Related: garland, crown, chaplet, coronet.
- LECTURE /ˈlɛktʃər/ · noun, verb
- A talk or discourse on a particular subject, especially one given to an audience, or to give a talk or discourse to someone. Related: talk, speech, address, sermon.
- CEREMONY /ˈsɛrɪməni/ · noun
- A formal or official act or occasion, typically with a ritual or symbolic element; a public display of respect or celebration. Related: rite, ritual, ceremony, observance.
- ANNUAL /æn.juəl/ · adjective
- Happening or done once a year; relating to a year. Related: yearly, seasonal, periodic, regular.
- TRADITION /ˈtrædɪʃən/ · noun
- A custom or belief that is passed down from one generation to another, or a long-established practice or institution. Related: custom, practice, ritual, habit.
- RITUAL /ˈrɪtʃʊəl/ · noun
- A ritual is a series of actions performed in a particular order, often with a specific purpose or meaning. It can also refer to a traditional or established custom. Related: ceremony, custom, practice, rite.
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