merit badge
English
Noun
merit badge (plural merit badges)
- (Scouting, US) An award earned by youth members of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), based on activities within an area of study, by completing a list of requirements. The award is represented by a circular patch with an image representing the badge's topic.
Synonyms
- badge of merit (rare or obsolete)
Derived terms
- merit badge college
- merit badge university
- merit badger
- merit badging