bronze

[ bronz ]

noun

1. Metallurgy.
   1. any of various alloys consisting essentially of copper and tin, the tin content not exceeding 11 percent.
   2. any of various other alloys having a large copper content.
2. a metallic brownish color.
3. a work of art, as a statue, statuette, bust, or medal, composed of bronze.
4. Numismatics. a coin made of bronze, especially one from the Roman Empire.

verb (used with object)

, bronzed, bronz·ing.

1. to give the appearance or color of bronze to.
2. to make brown, as by exposure to the sun:

   The sun bronzed his face.

3. Printing.
   1. to apply a fine metallic powder to (the ink of a printed surface) in order to create a glossy effect.
   2. to apply a fine metallic powder to (areas of a reproduction proof on acetate) in order to increase opacity.

adjective

1. having the color bronze.

bronze

/ brɒnz /

noun

1. 1. any hard water-resistant alloy consisting of copper and smaller proportions of tin and sometimes zinc and lead
   2. any similar copper alloy containing other elements in place of tin, such as aluminium bronze, beryllium bronze, etc See also phosphor bronze gunmetal Compare brass
2. a yellowish-brown colour or pigment
3. a statue, medal, or other object made of bronze
4. short for bronze medal

adjective

1. made of or resembling bronze
2. of a yellowish-brown colour

   a bronze skin

verb

1. (esp of the skin) to make or become brown; tan
2. tr to give the appearance of bronze to

bronze

/ brŏnz /

1. A yellow or brown alloy of copper and tin, sometimes with small amounts of other metals such as lead or zinc. Bronze is harder than brass and is used both in industry and in art.
2. An alloy of copper and certain metals other than tin, such as aluminum.

Derived Forms

• ˈbronzy, adjective

Other Words From

• bronzy bronzelike adjective
• pre·bronze adjective
• quasi-bronze adjective
• un·bronzed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronze¹

1730–40; < French < Italian, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronze¹

C18: from French, from Italian bronzo , perhaps ultimately from Latin Brundisium Brindisi, famed for its bronze

Example Sentences

A newsboy statute at another end of the park was mutilated by thieves earlier this year, leaving behind only two bronze shoes.

From Los Angeles Times

At the 2024 Audio and Radio Industry Awards, also known as the Arias, Scott Mills won gold for the best music entertainment show, while Balls won bronze for the best music breakfast show.

From BBC

“He’s been applying his bronzing cream to his face. Cute couple. Look out, Melania, Trump’s got a new squeeze named Elonia Musk.”

From Los Angeles Times

She made her Paralympic debut in 2004 in Athens aged 16 and despite being the youngest member of the GB team in Greece came away with an individual bronze medal.

From BBC

On Monday, one of the sculptors responsible for creating the bronze artwork defended it, saying that not everybody will have "a positive reaction".

From BBC