: a bronze coloring or discoloration (as of leaves)

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Although the bronzing is subtle at best, my husband wears this sunscreen often. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 This summer, beauty trends prioritize healthy, hydrated, and naturally radiant skin over traditional bronzing. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Looking this sculpted requires some strategic bronzing. Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026 Injections by arborists can protect phoenix and similar palms from lethal bronzing disease. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for bronzing

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bronzing was in 1834

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“Bronzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronzing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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