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, bronzing 

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

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.

Other Word Forms

• bronzy adjective
• bronzelike adjective
• prebronze adjective
• quasi-bronze adjective
• unbronzed 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

Walking through the Tate's lofty rooms, pieces that blend indigenous Nigerian techniques like bronze casting, mural painting and wood carving, with more European styles are all on show.

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The bronze statue in Tavistock Square, unveiled to the public in 1968, was built as a tribute to Gandhi's years as a law student at University College London.

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The southern African nation finished fifth overall in the championship's medal standings - behind the US, Kenya, the Netherlands and Canada - their best ever return after taking two golds, one silver and a bronze.

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On that occasion, they brought home two gold medals, three silvers and five bronze from Budapest.

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Hunter Bell upgraded her Olympic bronze medal in a personal best time of 1:54.90 - a mere one hundredth of a second ahead of training partner and good friend Hodgkinson.

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