Bronze Star

noun

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

called also Bronze Star Medal

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In another post, Trump also asked whether Moore, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, lied about receiving a Bronze Star. Rachel Scully, The Hill, 24 Aug. 2025 Besides the Purple Heart, the state also had Grabowski’s Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and various campaign medals. Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 The latter was a second lieutenant in the 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division and earned a Bronze Star after his death. Emily Krauser, People.com, 24 July 2025 After serving in the Korean War, for which he was awarded a Bronze Star, Troupe returned to New York City and made his Broadway debut in the 1957 stage adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Bronze Star

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Bronze Star was in 1944

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“Bronze Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bronze%20Star. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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