bronze

1 of 2

verb

bronzed; bronzing

transitive verb

: to give the appearance of bronze to
a bronzed sculpture
also : tan sense 1
bronzer noun

bronze

2 of 2

noun

often attributive
1
a
: an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
b
: any of various copper-base alloys with little or no tin
2
: a sculpture or artifact of bronze
3
: a moderate yellowish brown
4
: a bronze medal awarded as the third prize in a competition
bronzy adjective

Examples of bronze in a Sentence

Noun a statue cast in bronze a bronze of the president She won a bronze in skiing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
My mother used to bronze the first pair of our shoes, so in the center of the show was a bronze pair of the shoes the models were wearing. 2018 In 2018, Browne partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, outfitting the team in Thom Browne suits during the NBA’s playoff season. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023 In addition to complementing a range of skin tones, darker and lighter colors can be used for other purposes, like bronzing, contouring, and highlighting. Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023 Other shots included a beautiful view from a seaside restaurant, a black and white polka dot Grecian path and a bathroom selfie photo of Cavallari looking particularly bronzed in a white sweater dress. Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023 The bronzing products have evolved to fit today’s world of beauty, providing a finish that’s more golden glow than tangerine. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 July 2023 Beach clubs dot the coastline, where Italians bronze themselves from late morning to sunset. Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2023 Players walk onto the courts looking like Parisian runway models, their skin bronzed, their crisp outfits pressed. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 6 June 2023 Created entirely with Merit Beauty products, a brand Cameron Diaz also uses, the star’s cheeks looked extra rosy, her skin extra glowy, and her face extra bronzed. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023 Nagasu, a two-time Winter Olympian best known for a clutch triple axel that led the United States to bronze in the team figure skating event at the 2018 Games, can now be found at a wide variety of rinks in the area, indoor and outdoor, Metro West to North Shore, skating and coaching. Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2021
Noun
Besides the two World Cup trophies, Rapinoe played for squads that earned gold and bronze Olympic medals in 2012 and 2021, respectively. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2023 Divers in Italy have discovered tens of thousands of fourth-century bronze coins off the coast of Sardinia. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023 The works, in terra cotta, plaster, bronze and stone, range from portrait busts to body fragments, full figures and multi-figure compositions. Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2023 Our colors are shades of cabernet and chardonnay, deep greens and bronzes. Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023 Meanwhile, Ari Lennox and Megan Thee Stallion both agreed on black lip liner– Lennox with a neutral fill and Meg with a sparkly bronze. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023 Cambodia’s history stretches back centuries and includes magnificent traditions in temple architecture and bronze sculpture. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023 The iron bed with an arched design is available in twin, full, queen, and king sizes and comes in matte black, bronze, or silver. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023 The ceilings are painted in metallic finishes, including bronze, platinum, and gold. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Italian bronzo

First Known Use

Verb

1645, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1721, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of bronze was in 1645

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Cite this Entry

“Bronze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronze. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

bronze

1 of 2 verb
bronzed; bronzing
: to make bronze in color

bronze

2 of 2 noun
1
: an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements (as zinc)
2
: something (as a medal or a statue) made of bronze
3
: a yellowish brown color
4
: a bronze medal awarded as the third prize in a competition
bronzy adjective
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