bronzed; bronzing
: to give the appearance of bronze to
a bronzed sculpture
also
: tan sense 1
bronzer
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
Examples of bronze in a Sentence
Noun
a statue cast in bronze
a bronze of the president
She won a bronze in skiing.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Martha guides you step-by-step through the preparation of the perfect roast chicken, boasting crispy bronzed skin and succulent meat that’s equally tender and juicy throughout the white meat as well as the dark.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Do three gold, four silver and one bronze feel like enough medals for the women’s hockey team to be taken seriously?
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Available in seven shades, ranging from taupe Milk Chocolate to deep-brown Chocolate Espresso, the formula comes in a portable stick for bronzing on the go.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Martha guides you step-by-step through the preparation of the perfect roast chicken, boasting crispy bronzed skin and succulent meat that’s equally tender and juicy throughout the white meat as well as the dark.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Mikael Granlund didn’t play for the Ducks after captaining Finland to bronze in Milan.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Do three gold, four silver and one bronze feel like enough medals for the women’s hockey team to be taken seriously?
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Bronze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronze. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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bronze
2 of 2 noun1
: 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
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