bronze

bronze · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin.

  2. 2.

    A bronze medal, awarded for third place.

  3. 3.

    A yellowish-brown color.

  4. 4.

    Made of or resembling bronze.

  5. 5.

    Having a yellowish-brown color.

  6. 6.

    To give a bronze color or appearance to.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Bronze Age — a historical period characterized by the use of bronze
  • •
    bronze medal — third-place prize in competitions

Related words

Antonyms: gold, silver
See also: copper, gold, metal, silver
Synonyms: alloy

Etymology

From Italian "bronzo," possibly from Persian "birinj" meaning brass or copper.