bronze
bronze Lexical Profile
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• noun
A durable yellowish-brown alloy consisting primarily of copper combined with tin, widely used for casting sculptures, bells, and hardware.
"The ancient artisans melted copper and tin together to cast durable weapons out of bronze."
A medal made of or colored like bronze, traditionally awarded for third place in a sporting or academic competition.
"The young swimmer was thrilled to win the bronze in her very first international tournament."
A warm, metallic yellowish-brown or reddish-brown color resembling that of the copper-tin alloy.
"She painted the picture frame in a deep shade of metallic bronze."
A statue, bust, vessel, or other artistic work cast in a copper-tin alloy.
"The museum's central gallery features a remarkable collection of Renaissance bronzes."
• adjective
Made of or coated with the metal alloy of copper and tin.
"Archaeologists uncovered several ancient bronze tools buried beneath the temple ruins."
Having a warm, metallic yellowish-brown or reddish-brown color.
"The autumn leaves turned a rich bronze hue before falling from the trees."
• verb
To make or become golden-brown or tan, especially of human skin exposed to the sun or cosmetic products.
"Weeks of working outdoors on the sailboat had bronzed his face and forearms."
To give the surface of an object the metallic appearance or coating of bronze, often to preserve it as a keepsake.
"Her parents decided to bronze her first pair of baby shoes as a family memento."
To win a bronze medal or finish in third place in an athletic competition.
"The figure skating pair bronzed at the national championships before advancing to the world finals."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Bronze' is an alloy composed primarily of copper and tin, whereas 'brass' is an alloy of copper and zinc and typically has a brighter, yellower appearance.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from French bronze, from Italian bronzo ('bell metal, brass'), likely derived either from Medieval Greek brontēsion (from Brundisium, a city famed for bronze work) or from Persian birinj ('copper').