bronze medal
noun
a medal, traditionally of bronze or bronze in color, awarded to a person or team finishing third in a competition, meet, or tournament.
bronze medals
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pluralof bronze medal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The three-time Olympic champion, who is the 100m breaststroke world record holder, said "nothing makes sense" after a disappointing Commonwealth Games last month, where he won two bronze medals.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Now, after Welsh identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper won bronze medals within a couple of hours of each other on Monday, Evans has delivered gold.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He’s traveled the world as a wheelchair rugby player, winning gold, silver and bronze medals at Paralympic Games in Beijing, Rio de Janeiro and London.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
Britain has won four gold, one silver and five bronze medals altogether, reflecting a nation without a winter sports tradition.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
It was a few weeks after Worlds, and in a way, our procession reminded me of a medal ceremony, except that no gold, silver, and bronze medals would be given out.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
