bronze

[brɒnz]

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.

  • 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.

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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.

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