B2nounwork
US/bædʒ/
UK/bædʒ/
a small piece of metal, plastic or cloth with words or a picture, worn to show who you are
In context
All visitors must wear a badge while they are inside the factory.
The police officer showed his badge and asked for my license.
My son earned a badge for finishing the swimming course.
Words that go with badge
verb + noun
- wear a badgeStaff must wear a badge at all times.
- earn a badgeYou earn a badge each time you finish a level in the app.
noun + noun
- name badgePlease write your name on the name badge.
- police badgeHe flashed his police badge at the guard.
noun + preposition
- badge of honorHe wears his scars like a badge of honor.