badge

Everyday

1. A small piece of metal, plastic or cloth with a picture or words on it, worn to show who you are, what you belong to or what you have done. tree →
2. A sign of something: "a badge of honour". tree →

In the lessons

In school and clubs, children earn badges, such as Scout or Guide badges, swimming badges or a prefect badge. In safety lessons, real police officers and other officials can show a badge or ID card. In games and apps, badges are rewards. Phrases: name badge, earn a badge, sew on a badge, police badge, badge of honour.

Examples

• I earned my swimming badge today. tree →
• Mum sewed the badge on my uniform. tree →
• The police officer showed her badge. tree →
• Everyone at the meeting wore a name badge. tree →
• Scouts collect badges for new skills. tree →
• He wears his captain's badge proudly. tree →
• Obliged to dismount, Hako was about to rush at his antagonist, when Eiko, as quick as lightning, tore from his breast the badge of commandership and galloped away. tree →

Note

Countable: one badge, two badges. In the USA a pin-on badge is often called a "button" or "pin". Safety: if someone says they are police but you are unsure, stay with a trusted adult and ask to see an ID, or call the station. Spelling: "dg" as in "edge".