merit badge

Meaning

An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which is either sewn on to the sleeve of the scout's uniform or a sash worn with the uniform; hence, the award itself.

Hyphenated as
me‧rit
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɛɹɪt ˌbæd͡ʒ/
Etymology

From merit + badge.

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