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

King served in Iraq and has received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for her service, according to her claim. — David K. Li, NBC news, 31 July 2026

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

The nearly decade-long Army veteran leaves two young children and will be posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, as commanders and relatives mourn his loss. — Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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