bronze Definition
- 1a yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin
- 2a medal made of bronze awarded for winning third place in a competition
Using bronze: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bronze" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The statue was cast in bronze.
Example
He won a bronze medal in the Olympics.
bronze Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bronze
- copper alloy
- third place medal
Phrases with bronze
a period of prehistoric time characterized by the widespread use of bronze tools and weapons
Example
The Age of Bronze is considered to have begun around 3300 BCE.
a period of prehistoric time characterized by the widespread use of bronze tools and weapons
Example
The Bronze Age lasted from around 3300 BCE to 1200 BCE.
bronze medal
a medal made of bronze awarded for winning third place in a competition
Example
She was thrilled to win a bronze medal in the race.
Summary: bronze in Brief
The term 'bronze' [brɒnz] refers to a yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin, often used for casting statues or making tools. It also denotes a medal made of bronze awarded for winning third place in a competition, as in 'He won a bronze medal in the Olympics.' Phrases like 'age of bronze' and 'bronze age' refer to prehistoric periods characterized by the widespread use of bronze tools and weapons.
