Meaning & Definition of word "Bronze"

Bronze

/brɒnz/

1. A yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin.
- Example: The statue was cast in bronze, giving it a timeless quality.
2. A medal made of bronze awarded to the third place winner in a competition.
- Example: She proudly wore the bronze medal around her neck after finishing third in the marathon.
3. A dark brown color.
- Example: The walls of the room were painted a rich bronze that complemented the wooden furniture.

1. To cover or decorate with bronze.
- Example: The artist plans to bronze the sculpture to enhance its durability and beauty.
2. To achieve a tan, especially a dark tan.
- Example: After spending a week at the beach, she managed to bronze her skin to a beautiful golden hue.

The word 'bronze' is derived from the Latin 'aes' and adapted from Italian 'bronzo'.

bronze age:

A period in history characterized by the use of bronze tools and weapons.

bronze medal:

An award given to the third place in a competition.

to go bronze:

To attain a bronze color or finish, often used in the context of art or physical appearance.

brass:

An alloy of copper and zinc.

copper:

A reddish-brown metal, used in electrical wires and plumbing.

tin:

A silvery-white metal used to make alloys with other metals.

Meaning: To bronze up

Example Sentence: She bronzed up for the summer with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

Meaning: Bronzed

Example Sentence: After spending a week at the beach, he came back with a bronzed look.