Bronze

/brɒnz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin.

The statue was cast in bronze, giving it a timeless quality.

A medal made of bronze awarded to the third place winner in a competition.

She proudly wore the bronze medal around her neck after finishing third in the marathon.

A dark brown color.

The walls of the room were painted a rich bronze that complemented the wooden furniture.

verb

To cover or decorate with bronze.

The artist plans to bronze the sculpture to enhance its durability and beauty.

To achieve a tan, especially a dark tan.

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.

To bronze up

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

Bronzed

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