Bronze

Quick meaning: Bronze is a noun meaning (uncountable) A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.

Meaning

(uncountable) A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.

More Meanings

1. (countable and uncountable) A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.
2. (countable) A work of art made of bronze, especially a sculpture.
3. A bronze medal; third place.
4. Boldness; impudence.
5. Made of bronze metal.
6. Having a reddish-brown colour.
7. (of the skin) Tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun.

Example Sentences

Embrown'd with native bronze, lo! Henley stands.

How little gives thee joy or pain; A print, a bronze, a flower, a root.

On the mantelshelf either side of the clock stood two lacquered bronzes of horse and tamer.

She wanted to win the tournament, but had to settle for the bronze after being beaten in the semi-finals.

Word Forms

• bronzes
• bronzing
• bronzed

Synonyms for bronze

Depending on context, synonyms include brass, bronzen, chromatic, metallic, tan, bronzy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include metal, metallic, tan, chromatic, colored, stone.

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