Bronze Star

noun

: a U.S. military decoration awarded for valor or for meritorious service not involving aerial flights

called also Bronze Star Medal

Examples of Bronze Star in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Feehan, a first lieutenant who was killed Saturday, will be posthumously promoted to the rank of captain and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Feehan, a first lieutenant, will be posthumously promoted to the rank of captain and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge medals. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Platner insulted members of the military and belittled Bronze Star winners. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

City officials said his military service was recognized with numerous honors, including the Legion of Merit Award, the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Bronze Star

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar