Bronze Age

noun

: the period of ancient human culture characterized by the use of bronze that began between 4000 and 3000 b.c. and ended with the advent of the Iron Age

Examples of Bronze Age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two brothers talked about the relationship of the Sea Peoples to the fall of Troy, which also occurred roughly around the time that Bronze Age civilization began its decline. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

While some of their descriptions recall facets of the Late Bronze Age, others describe the material culture of the Archaic period. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Officials noted that while Bronze Age swords are rare finds, the area has yielded similar discoveries before. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Officials said the latest discovery is not the first Bronze Age sword unearthed in what is now the Gdańsk Forest District. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Bronze Age

• disengage
• interstage
• macrophage
• multistage
• alienage
• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• enrage
• leafage

Kids Definition

Bronze Age

noun

: a period of human culture marked by the use of bronze (as for weapons and tools) that began between 4000 and 3000 b.c.